Some Frames Of Mind (1992)

" About the last place one might think to look for an ultra–hip, ultra–swinging and inclusively modern big band is the Netherlands, but there — word of honor — is where one may readily find exactly that, namely the awesomely talented Big Barchem Band under Joan Reinders’ unerring baton. The Barchem ensemble, which released its first CD, Some Frames of Mind, in 1992, the same year it won first prize in TROS Radio’s national big–band competition. "A beautiful Jazz orchestra," writes fellow Dutchman Jerry van Rooyen who has conducted another world-class ensemble, the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. "A surprising and impressive production. My sincere compliments to everyone." And ours as well." (Allaboutjazz.com)