European Jazz Stage  "When composer/arranger/ band leader Vince Mendoza is in the Netherlands to lead the renowned Metropole Orchestra, he takes the evening hours to work with the big band of the orchestra. We caught them on one of those playful nights at the Bimhuis in Amsterdam, where they were joined by trombone player Nils Landgren who plays some beautiful Swedish folk songs.

The other set on today’s show is a remarkable concert with Shakespeare sonnets especially put to music by Dutch trombonist Ilja Reijngoud for this evening. Singer Fay Claassen beautifully sings these new songs with the strongest words. Old and yet as alive as ever. Daniel Frankl hosts.

PHOTO: Fay Claassen, artwork for Cole Porter tribute album: Red, Hot & Blue. From www.fayclaassen.nl

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Big Band of the Metropole Orchestra led by Vince Mendoza