The Bright and the Dark Vol. 2 Maria Baptist

• 1 Travelin' Possibilities (For Orchestra) 08:12
• 2 The Moon Stood Still (For Orchestra) 06:04
• 3 Apartment #3A (For Orchestra) 03:43
• 4 Concerto for the Reeds (For Orchestra) 17:36
• 5 At the Blue Shore (For Orchestra) 04:59
• 6 Gate 21 (For Orchestra) 05:08
• 7 On Cloud 9 (For Orchestra) 08:26
• Total Runtime 54:08

Info for The Bright and the Dark Vol. 2

Symphonic jazz for the 21st century – conceived on a grand scale, composed for a sixteen-piece orchestra, and led by one of the most distinctive voices on the European scene.

With "The Bright and the Dark," Maria Baptist creates music that transcends the old dichotomies: jazz or classical, composition or improvisation, structure or freedom. Everything interlocks, everything follows an inner logic – through-composed yet open, clearly structured and full of energy.

For ten years, the Maria Baptist Orchestra has been setting new trends in the orchestral landscape and sees itself as a pioneer of symphonic jazz. With the world premiere of "Jazz Symphony No. 1," it transcends the boundaries of classical orchestral works and large-scale jazz compositions. Already nominated twice for the German Record Critics' Award, the ensemble underscores its significance for contemporary jazz.

The Maria Baptist Orchestra has been setting new standards in the orchestral landscape for ten years and sees itself as a pioneer of symphonic jazz.



"Maria Baptist's compositions are in a league with key figures of modern big band jazz such as Schneider, Gruntz, McNeely, and Bley." – All About Jazz

"The Maria Baptist Orchestra proves how permeable the boundary between jazz and classical music can be." – Morgenpost

"Baptist's musical instincts, harmonic intelligence, and compositional imagination combine and expand upon the classical-jazz tendencies of Maria Schneider." – Downbeat

"The Maria Baptist Orchestra plays in the top league of jazz." – jazz-fun

"Contemporary music par excellence – bold in form, sophisticated in execution, and pure sonic aesthetics." – KultKomplott

"Maria Baptist has succeeded in building a remarkable catalog of works in which she enriches jazz with the qualities of composed chamber music." – Rondo

"The Bright and the Dark is a powerful, great work." – DLF Kultur

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