Open Spaces (Folk Songs Reimagined) Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra

• 1 The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald 04:21
• 2 How Many Roads 06:54
• 3 Ahead By A Century 04:52
• 4 Shenandoah 08:12
• 5 I Hear 11:07
• 6 Jib Set 08:27
• 7 Canadian Folk Song 09:34
• 8 Rentrer 09:42
• 9 Sarracenia Purpurea 05:44
• 10 Red River Valley 05:36
• Total Runtime 01:14:29

Info for Open Spaces (Folk Songs Reimagined)

"Open Spaces" is the second album by the 17-piece Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra. The album features a dynamic collection of classic folk material reimagined by Hersog, as well as his unforgettable original compositions. The exceptional musicianship of the ensemble is showcased throughout the album, which is elevated even further by collaborations with some of the most dynamic and influential musicians in the genre, including Scott Robinson, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Noah Preminger, and Dan Weiss. Hersog's innovative and orchestral approach to the large ensemble is highlighted, making "Open Spaces" an unforgettable listening experience.

Daniel Hersog, conductor
Ben Kono, oboe, soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet
Ben Henriques, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet
Noah Preminger, tenor saxophone
Tom Keenlyside, flute, alto flute, piccolo, tenor saxophone
Scott Robinson, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
Michael Kim, trumpet, flugelhorn
Brad Turner, trumpet, flugelhorn
Derry Byrne, trumpet, flugelhorn
Jocelyn Waugh, trumpet, flugelhorn
Jeremy Berkman, trombone
Jim Hopson, trombone, Euphonium
Andrew Porrier, trombone
Sharman King, bass trombone
Kurt Rosenwinkel, guitar
Frank Carlberg, piano
Kim Cass, bass
Dan Weiss, drums

Daniel Hersog
Born in 1985 and raised in Vancouver and Victoria, Hersog has become a vital voice as a trumpeter, composer and arranger. A 2016 graduate of New England Conservatory, Hersog won the school’s prestigious Gunther Schuller Medal. He studied with a who’s who of jazz at NEC. Hersog teaches jazz trumpet at Capilano University, where he also writes for the school’s big band and leads a trumpet ensemble.

Winner of the 2020 Jazz Times Magazine poll for best composer, hailed by critics as a “a major new compositional voice in jazz” (All about Jazz) and lauded for his “Artistic individuality” and “ Innate sophistication and adventurousness.” (Downbeat Magazine) Daniel Hersog released his first album Night Devoid of Stars in 2020. In addition to many glowing international reviews,this album was praised by Jazz Times magazine as a “a mature superbly-crafted statement, that doesn’t sound anything like a debut”

Daniel has toured North America leading large ensembles featuring such notable musicians as Terry Clarke, Kevin Turcotte, Remy Le Boeuff, Brad Turner, Billy Buss, Stuart Mack, Jason Palmer and Kim Cass. Daniel is often Featured at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival as well as performing regularly at Frankie’s Jazz Club and Pat’s Pub. As a sideman, Daniel performs with The Vancouver Legacy Jazz Orchestra, Jaelem Bhate Jazz Orchestra, Super Trumpets, and Sonny’s Cousin.

A graduate of the prestigious New England Conservatory, winner of the acclaimed Gunther Schuller Medal and inductee to the Pi Kappa Lamda honors society, Daniel studied with a veritable who’s who of jazz music. An instructor himself now, Hersog teaches jazz trumpet at Capilano University, where he also writes for the school’s big band and leads a trumpet ensemble.

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