Jan Schulte-Bunert - Escapades [2LP] [ Vinyl ]

Escapades is a classical saxophone showcase that pulls together adventurous concert works by composers like John Williams, Michael Nyman, Andrei Eshpai, and Bob Mintzer. The album features Jan Schulte-Bunert on saxophone accompanied by the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen under Heiko Mathias Förster, with additional texture from the Clair-Obscur Saxophone Quartet.

Side A starts with Closing In, Reflections, Joy Ride, and Where the Bee Dances for soprano saxophone and orchestra. Side B is devoted to more expansive works including Konzert für Saxophon und Orchester, and Rhythm of the Americas, a four-movement suite exploring styles like Afro-Caribbean, Jazzical, and Confluence.

Pressed as a deluxe 180-gram audiophile double LP, this edition is gatefold and comes with an MP3 card to enjoy both analog warmth and digital convenience. The sound is polished yet vibrant, making it a strong pick for anyone who loves classical music that doesn’t stay strictly classical.

If you like music that blends orchestral sweep with rhythmic surprise, Escapades delivers. It offers both powerful solo moments and lush ensemble interplay, a must for serious saxophone lovers.