The Chris Walden Big Band is a contemporary ensemble that has become a staple name in the jazz and big band realms under the deft leadership of German-born Chris Walden. A prolific composer, arranger, and conductor, Walden founded the big band after moving to the United States in the late 1990s, bringing together an impressive collective of L.A.-based studio musicians and jazz soloists. Throughout its history, the band has been celebrated for its dynamic sound and stylistic versatility, which spans from traditional swing to modern big band compositions.

Garnering multiple Grammy nominations since its inception, The Chris Walden Big Band has a commendable discography that showcases its range and Walden's masterful composition skills. Among its most notable albums are "Home Of My Heart" (2005), which features original compositions as well as arrangements of well-known standards and serves as an homage to Walden's diverse musical influences. More recently, the band has received acclaim for "Full-On!" (2014), an energetic album maintaining the band's sophisticated and nuanced jazz sound. Walden's penchant for fusing classical elements with jazz is evident in "Kurt Marti Suite," an album where he sets the poetry of Swiss writer Kurt Marti to music. With a career stretching over two decades, The Chris Walden Big Band continues to cultivate their reputation for blending precise execution with emotive musical storytelling.

Genres

Jazz Orchestra

Modern Big Band

Latest Release

Full-On!

The Chris Walden Big Band

Album - 12 Tracks - Released September 16, 2014