CD Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra – Big Train
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| 1 | All Aboard | 5:48 |
| 2 | Observation Car | 5:05 |
| 3 | Union Pacific Big Boy | 5:53 |
| 4 | Smokestack Shuffle | 5:08 |
| 5 | Northbound-Southbound | 2:51 |
| 6 | Dining Car | 2:23 |
| 7 | Night Train | 2:24 |
| 8 | Engine | 6:39 |
| 9 | Bullet Train | 3:51 |
| 10 | Sleeper Car | 3:35 |
| 11 | Station Call | 2:04 |
| 12 | The Caboose | 7:08 |
Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra – Big Train
Experience the rhythmic journey of Big Train, a masterful composition by Wynton Marsalis written specifically for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Recorded in a single day in 1998, this conceptual album serves as a tribute to the history of jazz and the golden age of rail travel, drawing inspiration from legendary figures like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and John Coltrane.
Conceived as a deeply personal project, Marsalis dedicated this work to his son, Jasper. The album’s poignant finale, "The Caboose," was written as a soulful lullaby, bridging the distance between the artist and his family. With Doug Wamble featured on guitar, the ensemble delivers a performance characterized by exceptional feeling and technical precision.
Key Highlights:
- Artist: Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
- Label: Columbia / Sony Classical
- Genre: Jazz at Lincoln Center Recordings
- Featuring: 12 tracks including "All Aboard," "Union Pacific Big Boy," and the lullaby "The Caboose."
- Release Date: July 1st, 1999
Embark on a cross-country musical voyage—add this essential piece of modern jazz history to your collection today.
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