Flugelhorn & Strings – Jazz meets Classic

Album release February, 2025

Gerhard Daum, award winning composer and multi-instrumentalist, presents his new album FLUGELHORN & STRINGS. The instrumental compositions combine elements of classical and jazz music with contemporary film score string arrangements.

A sound that touches —Mannheimer Zeitung

The flugelhorn, known for its warm, velvety sound, is at the center of the album. It not only takes the melodic lead, but also inspires with its improvisational passages, which merge with contrapuntal string orchestrations. The pieces invite you to think and linger while they create atmospheric sound images – perfect for moments of peace and reflection.

Jazz meets classical

The concept of Flugelhorn & Strings combines composed themes with improvised passages. Gerhard Daum succeeds in building a bridge between jazz and classical music. His music is characterized by depth and emotionality and appeals to both fans of instrumental jazz music and lovers of classical arrangements.

Liner Notes

Gerhard Daum – flugelhorn, string arrangements

Label – ToneWorkRecords.de

Recorded – GDME Studio Berlin

Gerhard Daum, preisgekrönter Komponist und Multiinstrumentalist, stellt sein neues Album FLUGELHORN & STRINGS vor. Die Kompositionen verbinden Elemente der Klassik und des Jazz mit zeitgenössischen Filmmusik-Streicher-arrangements. Das Flügelhorn dient als Lead-Instrument, sein Klang ist ein samtiger Mezzosopran, kraftvoll, warm und ausdrucksstark.

Das Flügelhorn und die modernen Streicherorchestrierungen sprechen alle Sinne des Hörers an und kreieren eine Leinwand für filmische Bilder und Emotionen.