Paul Nieman Music

Jazz - ideas and inspiration

​Here are a handful of videos.

Donna Lee - Cimbasso feature

WDR Orchestra featuring a solo performance by Mattis Cederberg on Cimbasso.
WDR = Westdeutscher Rundfunk = West German Broadcasting
Cimbasso = what is it?
The bebop tune "Donna Lee" was originally recorded by the Charlie Parker Quintet on May 8, 1947 in New York City.
nb highligted texts are links to more information (usually c/o Wikipedia)

Duke Ellington and his orchestra.

Duke Ellington's band was made up of individuals who stayed with him and he wrote for them as individuals.

On his album "Such Sweet Thunder" he composed a suite in which each piece featured one of his players.

In this clip Duke Ellington introduces his trumpet section which is led by the famous "Cat Anderson"
Trumpets: Shorty Baker, Ray Nance, Clarke Terry (again) and Cat Anderson.
It's interesting to note their postures - they look so relaxed and indeed I'm sure they couldn't play that fluently and freely if they weren't at ease.

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  • Biography
  • Teaching
    • Jazz
    • Improvisation and interesting things
    • Resources & Material
    • Laughter
    • Masterclasses
  • Current
    • One World Orchestra
    • All Things Must Pass Orchestra
    • In A Mellow Tone
  • Past projects
    • Brighton Jazz Mafia
    • Studio 9 Orchestra
    • Requiem Royal
    • Trumpet Kings 2016
    • Fun Time 2015
    • Ife and Paul
    • Ornamental Balustrade
    • ONL
    • Elephant
    • Elephant Trio
    • Lodder / Nieman
    • Informal Productions
    • cdvine records
  • Contact
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  • Media
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