WDR Big Band: Jagged Edges and Elegant Lines – The Music of Ayn Inserto

Boston-born composer and conductor Ayn Inserto is celebrated for her complex and soulful compositions, which are performed by renowned ensembles around the world. Ayn Inserto's unmistakable expression in the world of big band jazz is based, among other things, on her talent for pushing artistic boundaries. She is constantly innovating without losing sight of the roots of jazz - an exciting interplay between jagged edges and elegant lines. Inserto's arrangements are like a captivating journey into unknown musical territory. When she meets the renowned WDR Big Band for the first time, she will be accompanied by US trumpet virtuoso Sean Jones.