Recorded live during the band's first U.K. tour, this album documents the Danish Radio Big Band at a moment of energetic, genre-blending performance. The setlist balances established big band sounds with more contemporary funk-influenced arrangements.
- The album was recorded live at the Hammersmith Palais in London on October 20, 1988. It was the band's debut performance in the United Kingdom. The release featured arrangements by Niels Jørgen Steen and Jim McNeely.
- This release was a one-off on the HEP Records label, a small jazz imprint. It is notable for capturing the band in a less formal, live setting compared to their studio albums.
- The album showcases the band's ability to adapt traditional big band instrumentation to the rhythms and improvisational styles of funk and R&B. Guest soloists included Danish guitarist Jørgen Thorup.
The Danish Radio Big Band was Denmark's premier jazz big band, active for decades and known for its high-caliber musicianship. This 1988 release captures the band during a period that saw them exploring a fusion of jazz and funk.
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