This album, "Around the World," presents an exciting collection of works by Daniel Schnyder, showcasing his innovative approach to blending genres and cultural influences. Featuring compositions for bass trombone, soprano saxophone, and orchestra, the music traverses global soundscapes, incorporating elements from jazz, classical, and world music traditions. Highlights include "The Island," a meditative rumba, "Shourouk," inspired by Arabic rhythms, and "subZERO," a virtuosic concerto for bass trombone that explores the instrument's full range and technical possibilities.
Performed by Stefan Schulz, Daniel Schnyder, and the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, this recording celebrates the versatility of the bass trombone and Schnyder's unique voice as a composer, delivering an engaging and boundary-crossing musical journey.