The Modern American Music of Ferde Grofé by The Beau Hunks, Jan Stulen, Ferde Grofe - DeepRiffs

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The Beau Hunks are the foremost transcribers of eclectic jazz and classical music. They perform their expert arrangements on period instruments. The Modern American Music of Ferde Grofé is a grand-scale reproduction of the original compositions as written for Paul Whiteman's Dance Band. Grofé's music was called symphonic jazz (so was George Gershwin's). Grofé arranged his jazz compositions for symphonic performances. Those are the transcriptions that are most recognizable. (Most baby boomers will associate "On the Trail" from The Grand Canyon Suite with Elmer Fudd prospecting for gold as Bugs Bunny harasses him.) Sadly, this is a live recording and only "Cloudburst" from the suite was deemed fit for release. These symphonic jazz pieces are full of deep atmospheres and splendid humor. It is a great reminder of what a great orchestra can do with great material. The minimalism is absolutely ethereal as well. This CD, like all Beau Hunks CDs, is essential.
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1. Broadway at Night (1924)

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

2. Mississippi Suite (1925): I. Father of Waters

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

3. Mississippi Suite (1925): II. Huckleberry Finn

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

4. Mississippi Suite (1925): III. Old Creole Days

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

5. Mississippi Suite (1925): IV. Mardi Gras

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

6. Three Shades of Blue (1926): I. Indigo

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

7. Three Shades of Blue (1926): II. Alice Blue

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

8. Three Shades of Blue (1926): III. Heliotrope

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

9. Metropolis: A Blue Fantasy (1928)

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks
Han-louis Meijer; Main Performer
Soloist: Han-louis Meijer; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

10. Grand Canyon Suite: excerpt (1931): Cloudburst

by The Beau Hunks

Primary Artist: Ferde Grofé
The Beau Hunks; Main Performer
Orchestra: The Beau Hunks; Ensemble
Composer: Ferde Grofe; Composer
Conductor: Jan Stulen; Conductor
Producer: Gert-jan Blom; Production
Misc: Jan Stulen; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 13 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2811x2811 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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Classical Crossover, Soundtrack, Jazz

Label

Basta Audio-Visuals

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

Netherlands

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 10, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

8712530908320