Jazzorchester der DDR – Jazzorchester Der DDR (Vinyl 2LP | GDR Original | 1989)

Jazzorchester der DDR – Jazzorchester Der DDR is a live double album released in 1989 in the AMIGA JAZZ series (8 56 455/456). It documents two concerts by the East German Jazz Orchestra in different line-ups: sides A and B, with two long compositions by trombonist Conrad Bauer, were recorded on 3 June 1988 at the Jazzbühne Berlin in the Friedrichstadtpalast. Sides C and D, led by saxophonist Manfred Hering, were recorded on 4 December 1988 at "Jazz in der Kammer Nr. 157" in the Haus der Jungen Talente in Berlin. The band features leading figures of the GDR scene such as Günter Sommer, Helmut "Joe" Sachse, Dietmar Diesner and Johannes Bauer. It was recorded by Rundfunk der DDR, with liner notes by Bert Noglik. This copy is the GDR original edition in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: AMIGA 8 56 455/456
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: GDR original
• Country: German Democratic Republic
• Year: 1989
• Genre: Jazz, Big Band, Free Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (with wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Frühlingslied (Conrad Bauer)

Side B

1. Beutel (Conrad Bauer)

Side C

1. Western – Ostern (Manfred Hering/Ralph Stolle)

Side D

1. Siegel (Manfred Hering)
2. Tita (Manfred Hering)

Personnel

Sides A and B (led by Conrad Bauer; 3 June 1988): Andreas Altenfelder, Ferry Grott, Jochen Gleichmann (trumpet), Iven Hausmann, Johannes Bauer, Jörg Huke (trombone), Ronald Roick (French horn), Matthias Schade (tuba), Volker Schlott (alto saxophone), Dietmar Diesner (alto and soprano saxophone), Manfred Hering, Thomas Klemm (tenor saxophone), Heiner Reinhardt (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), René Schönherr (baritone saxophone), Hanno Rempel (piano), Helmut "Joe" Sachse (guitar), Klaus Koch (bass), Günter Sommer (drums).

Sides C and D (led by Manfred Hering; 4 December 1988): Manfred Hering (alto saxophone), Volker Schlott (alto and soprano saxophone), Helmut Forsthoff, Thomas Klemm (tenor saxophone), René Schönherr (baritone saxophone), Jochen Gleichmann (trumpet, flugelhorn), Ferry Grott (flugelhorn), Frank Gerth, Jörg Huke (trombone), Matthias Schade (tuba), Hansi Noack (violin), Peter Koch (cello), Helmut "Joe" Sachse (guitar), Christoph Winckel (bass), Reiner Kühn (bass guitar), Peter Lucht (drums), Matthias Gassert (percussion).

Produced by Walter Cikan (Rundfunk der DDR); editor: Jürgen Lahrtz; liner notes: Bert Noglik.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1989 first edition on AMIGA, the label of VEB Deutsche Schallplatten Berlin, as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Why are there two different line-ups?
The album combines two concerts from 1988. In June Conrad Bauer led the orchestra in his own pieces; in December Manfred Hering led a partly different line-up, including violin, cello and percussion.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the records are close to new. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records from the East German jazz scene?
At the moment this is our only AMIGA jazz record. More titles are in our Jazz collection.