"Behold, a Branch is growing Of loveliest form and grace" Here's a holiday oldie, the old german song "Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen", arranged and conducted by Bill Dobbins. It features Christopher Dell on vibraphone, Klaus Osterloh on flugelhorn, John Goldsby on bass, and Frank Chastenier on piano. Recorded at the Stadthalle, Wuppertal, 2001. | WDR Big Band

To mark the second Sunday of Advent, here's "Es Ist Ein Ros Enstprungen", a very old, German Christmas song, dating back to the 1500s. This version, an arrangement by our "Principal Conductor" Bob Mintzer, is of a slightly more contemporary cut, though, and features karolina Strassmayer on alto sax, Bob on EWI, and Billy test on piano. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Bob Mintzer. We wish you all a peaceful 2 Advent! ---------------------- Anlässlich des zweiten Adventssonntags möchten wi

🎶 Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming 🎶 . Here's a traditional-sounding piano solo arrangement of the traditional German Christmas carol “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” (Es ist ein’ Ros’ entsprungen). For the most part, this piano arrangement follows the harmonic structure from the hymnal. Occasionally you will hear some beautiful suspensions and passing tones, a delightful surprise for both the performer and the listener. Structured in three verses, this piano arrangement is the perfect choice for yo