“I’m Beginning to See the Light” - Alexandra Soupourtzi-Michalaki

Описание: This rendition of “I’m Beginning To See The Light” was performed as part of Alexandra Soupourtzi-Michalaki’s graduation project, “A Big Band Affair” — the final concert for her Bachelor’s degree at Conservatorium Maastricht. The project is a celebration of the joy of swing and the beauty of Big Band music.

Conductor: Sven Heinze

Vocals: Alexandra Soupourtzi-Michalaki

Rhythm Section:

Piano: Ray Hijink
Guitar: Sam Forster
Double Bass: Davide Codazzo
Drums: Micky Laheij

Saxophone Section:

Alto 1: Sam Anna Teeuwen
Alto 2: Gregor Oehlmann
Tenor 1: Paul Kaspar Saumets
Tenor 2: Linus Kuehl
Bari: Mathias Palludan

Trombone Section:

Dries Verberckt
Jentl Vandamme
Arnout Smit
Yannes Hendricks

Trumpet Section:

Sondre Kvingedal
Simon Lutgens
Kirill Zeoli
Ella Brieskorn

Composers: Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges & Harry James
Lyricist: Don George
Arranger: Quincy Jones
Transcription: Arnoud Gerritse
Videographer, editing & mixing: Daniel Gronsfeld
Thumbnail photo: Frank Hirschhausen

Location: Muziekgieterij, Maastricht

Recorded on June 20th, 2025.

Follow along on Instagram: @alexandra.soupourtzi

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