DR Big Band brings the music of legendary fusion jazz group Weather Report to life at DR Koncerthuset's Studie 2 on 26 and 27 February 2027. Weather Report set a new global standard for fusion jazz, blending jazz, rock, funk and world music into a body of work that retains classic status far beyond the jazz world.
The programme features iconic Weather Report hits including "Birdland", "Black Market" and "A Remark You Made", alongside further highlights from the band's celebrated catalogue. DR Big Band's interpretation promises both familiar grooves and surprising details, with the ensemble's large-scale format giving full scope to Weather Report's complex harmonies and rhythms.
Bigband conductor Reuben Fowler leads DR Big Band through the evening, delivering an experience that balances fusion virtuosity with sheer musical joy — ideal for long-time Weather Report devotees and curious newcomers alike.
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Reuben Fowler
Reuben Fowler is described as a bigband master who leads DR Big Band in their tribute programme of Weather Report's music.
DR Big Band
DR Big Band is DR's professional jazz and swing ensemble, featured here bringing the swinging sound of the 1940s and 50s dance hall era to the Ballroom Dreams concert.
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