Sophisticated Swing by Engelbert Wrobel - VitaMusik

ALBUM

Engelbert Wrobel may be an unknown name in the United States but he has recorded five CDs in Europe with his Swing Society (based in Germany) and can certainly hold his own with any mainstream swing player around today. Wrobel, who sounds equally adept on clarinet, soprano, alto and tenor, is joiend by a strong four-piece rhythm section which includes pianist Chris Hopkins, plus special guest Dan Barrett. Somehow the blend of the two horns often makes the group sound as if it has four. The arranged ensembels (which alternate with solos and jammed passages) are colorful and creative within the genre of prebop. "Coquette" has the group sounding like John Kirby's Sextet, "Gilly" is close to the Benny Goodman Sextet, the ghost of Sidney Bechet emerges during "Promenade Aux Champs Elysees" and other numbers find Wroble ranging in styles from early Coleman Hawkins to Pete Fountain. Barrett, who is equally skilled on cornet and trombone, is a major asset and the rhythm section is both tight and loose. Wonderful and very enjoyable music. ~ Scott Yanow

1. Coquette

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

2. Rose Room

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

3. El Salon De Gutbucket

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

4. Gilly

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

5. Manoir De Mes Reves

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

6. Shoe Shine Boy

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

7. Hop, Skip And Jump

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

8. Nine O'Clock Beer

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

9. Promenade Aux Champs Elysees

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

10. Sophisticated Swing

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

11. Thou Swell

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

12. New Orleans

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

13. 9:20 Special

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

14. Jubilee

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

15. I Love Paris

by Engelbert Wrobel

Primary Artist: Engelbert Wröbel's Swing Society
Engelbert Wrobel; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 7 minutes and 47 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2832x2832 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/15 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz

Label

Arbors Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

780941123425