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NUBOX / DJ ILLVIBE / HR BIG BAND / ED PARTYKA ~ LIMBIC SYSTEM FILES ENJA 1908 (Barcode: 063757190820) ~ GERMANY ~ Big Band Jazz Recorded: 2006 Released: 2008 This is an album by the German nuBoxFind albums by this artist trio, which comprises of trumpeter Reiner WinterschladenFind albums by this artist, bassist Alois KottFind albums by this artist and drummer Peter EisoldFind albums by this artist, turntablist DJ IllvibeFind albums by this artist and the HR Big BandFind albums by this artist, conducted by American (resident in Europe) composer / conductor / arranger Ed PartykaFind albums by this artist. The album presents eight tracks, four each composed by Kott and Eisold. The music presents an attempt to combine electronic / Trance music with Big Band Jazz, which was repeated five years later on the album “BigbandtronicsFind albums with this title”, recorded with the Czech Concept Art OrchestraFind albums by this artist, also conducted by Partyka. Contrary to the initial hesitation, this cooperation produced an excellent result, which works beyond all expectations. The music offers a splendid opportunity for the HR Big Band members to show their chops, perhaps even more than in the “usual” circumstances with a strict Jazz oriented material. Partyka’s arrangements are full of original ideas and the music flows smoothly and excitingly from start to finish. The electronics and other effects are perfectly incorporated within the music, and certainly add rather than disturb. Overall, this is a superb Big Band Jazz project, fresh and surprising, unusual and exciting, which is and (ear) eye opener for Big Band Jazz fans in every respect. With a little bit of open-mindedness, this album is a real fun to listen to!

Updated: 26/01/2026Posted: 26/01/2026

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