Marsalis, Wynton - Blues Symphony - Bignamini, Jader

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its music director Jader Bignamini perform Wynton Marsalis' Blues Symphony. The work is a triumphant ode to the power of blues and the breadth of American musical heritage. Influenced by ragtime and habanera, the work takes listeners on a journey through the revolutionary era of America, the early days of New Orleans jazz, and the soundscape of the big city, paying tribute to the great migration. Detroit, one of the most vibrant melting pots of musical cultures in the United States, seems to be the ideal representative for this unique contribution to the symphonic repertoire. The album is also the first to be made with Jader Bignamini, adding a new dimension to his musical leadership.

Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and leading advocate of American culture. Jader Bignamini has worked with the world's leading orchestras and opera companies, preferring to conduct without a score to ensure maximum engagement with his musicians. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the fourth oldest in the United States, has a history as diverse and exciting as its home city.