Thilo Berg
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Thilo Berg is a German drummer who attracted attention, particularly in the 1980s, as a modern jazz, big band leader. He has produced and organised more than 700 jazz, classical, R&B and soul events. Besides his own productions, he worked on large industry concerts as well as kick-off meetings and social events. Thilo Berg is the manager of the young Universal
recording artist Benyamin Nuss
.
between 1981 and 2007. He also held the same position at the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra until 2008. In addition to this, Berg worked in various bands. In 1986 he formed his big band and worked with guest soloists such as Barbara Dennerlein
, Ack van Rooyen, Jiggs Whigham
, Barbara Morrison
, Silvia Droste, Jim Snidero
, Slide Hampton
, Bob Mintzer
, Art Farmer
and Bill Ramsey
.
Together until 1993, the band included musicians such as Till Brönner
, Paul Heller
, Peter Weniger, Ludwig Nuss, Mark Nightingale
, Gerald Presencer and Martin Shaw
, as well as the pianist Hubert Nuss and Thilo Wagner.
The work of the Big Band was documented on three albums. Berg also worked in smaller groups with musicians such as: Jack van Poll, Bobby Shew
, Heiner Franz, John Gordon, Elaine Delmare and Curtis Fuller
.
Thilo Berg founded the jazz and classical music label Mons Records in Trippstadt
in 1991, and has worked as a music producer for Sony Music, BMG
, Columbia
and Universal.
In 1995, Mons Records was the most successful Indie label on American jazz radio stations (Gavin Report). Mons Records released around fifteen productions a year. Music from Mons can be found on several film productions including Double Jeopardy with Tommy Lee Jones
and Ashley Judd
, and U.S. TV shows including American Idol
and the Swingin Fireballs on So You Think You Can Dance.
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
recording artist Benyamin Nuss
Benyamin Nuss
-Life:Nuss was born in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. He began playing the piano in 1995 and was taught and supported by his then teacher Viktor Langemann....
.
Career
Thilo Berg completed studies as a classical percussionist with Herrmann Gschwendtner and was a solo timpanist and percussionist in the Southwest German Radio Symphony OrchestraSouthwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra
The Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra is a radio orchestra located in the German cities of Baden-Baden and Freiburg...
between 1981 and 2007. He also held the same position at the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra until 2008. In addition to this, Berg worked in various bands. In 1986 he formed his big band and worked with guest soloists such as Barbara Dennerlein
Barbara Dennerlein
Barbara Dennerlein , is a hard bop and post-bop Hammond B3 organist.-Early years:At age 11, Dennerlein began playing electronic organ. After starting organ lessons, she learned to play the two manual organ with a bass pedalboard. After one and a half years of lessons she continued to study without...
, Ack van Rooyen, Jiggs Whigham
Jiggs Whigham
Jiggs Whigham is an American jazz trombonist living in Europe.Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he began his professional career at age 17, joining the Glenn Miller/Ray Mckinley orchestra in 1961...
, Barbara Morrison
Barbara Morrison
Barbara Morrison is an American singer of jazz music.Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and raised in Romulus, Michigan, Barbara Morrison recorded her first appearance for radio in Detroit at the age of 10. Well known in the Los Angeles area for her duo and trio dates Ms...
, Silvia Droste, Jim Snidero
Jim Snidero
Jim Snidero is an American jazz saxophonist.Snidero studied at the University of North Texas before moving to New York City in 1981. After touring with Jack McDuff, he joined Toshiko Akiyoshi's Jazz Orchestra in the early 1980s in New York, working in the group for twenty years...
, Slide Hampton
Slide Hampton
Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton is an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.He was a 1998 Grammy Award winner for "Best Jazz Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist", as arranger for "Cotton Tail" performed by Dee Dee Bridgewater...
, Bob Mintzer
Bob Mintzer
Bob Mintzer is a jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader based in Los Angeles, California. Mintzer is a member of the jazz rock band the Yellowjackets.-With The Yellowjackets:*Greenhouse, 1991;*Live Wires, 1992;...
, Art Farmer
Art Farmer
Arthur Stewart "Art" Farmer was an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player. He also played flumpet, a trumpet/flugelhorn combination designed for him by David Monette. His identical twin brother, Addison Farmer Arthur Stewart "Art" Farmer (August 21, 1928, Council Bluffs, Iowa –...
and Bill Ramsey
Bill Ramsey
William Thrace Ramsey, Jr. was an American professional baseball player who was an outfielder for the Boston Braves for a single Major League Baseball season in 1945....
.
Together until 1993, the band included musicians such as Till Brönner
Till Brönner
Till Brönner is a German jazz musician, trumpet player, singer, composer, arranger and producer. He has a unique jazz approach influenced by bebop and fusion jazz, but also modern pop music, movie soundtracks , country music and even German pop songs...
, Paul Heller
Paul Heller
Paul Heller is an American film producer residing in Southern California. His best movies known include Enter the Dragon, Dirty Harry, My Left Foot, The Annihilation of Fish, Skin Games, Hot Potato, The Promise, The Barony, Black Belt Jones, and David and Lisa.-Film Production:His debut as a film...
, Peter Weniger, Ludwig Nuss, Mark Nightingale
Mark Nightingale
Mark Daryl Nightingale is an English jazz trombonist.Nightingale began on trombone at age nine, and played in the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra and the National Youth Jazz Orchestrain his teens. He attended Trinity College of Music from 1985-88...
, Gerald Presencer and Martin Shaw
Martin Shaw
Martin Shaw is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in shows such as The Professionals, The Chief, Judge John Deed and Inspector George Gently.-Theatrical background:...
, as well as the pianist Hubert Nuss and Thilo Wagner.
The work of the Big Band was documented on three albums. Berg also worked in smaller groups with musicians such as: Jack van Poll, Bobby Shew
Bobby Shew
-Biography:After leaving college in 1960, Shew was drafted into the U.S. Army and played trumpet with the NORAD band in Colorado Springs and on tour. After leaving the Army, Shew joined Tommy Dorsey's band and then played with the Woody Herman and then the Buddy Rich Big Bands in the mid-to-late...
, Heiner Franz, John Gordon, Elaine Delmare and Curtis Fuller
Curtis Fuller
Curtis DuBois Fuller is an American jazz trombonist, known as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contributor to many classic jazz recordings.-Biography:...
.
Thilo Berg founded the jazz and classical music label Mons Records in Trippstadt
Trippstadt
Trippstadt is a municipality in the district of Kaiserslautern, in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany....
in 1991, and has worked as a music producer for Sony Music, BMG
BMG
Bertelsmann Music Group, , was a division of Bertelsmann before its completion of sale of the majority of its assets to Japan's Sony Corporation of America on October 1, 2008. It was established in 1987 to combine the music label activities of Bertelsmann...
, Columbia
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
and Universal.
In 1995, Mons Records was the most successful Indie label on American jazz radio stations (Gavin Report). Mons Records released around fifteen productions a year. Music from Mons can be found on several film productions including Double Jeopardy with Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones is an American actor and film director. He has received three Academy Award nominations, winning one as Best Supporting Actor for the 1993 thriller film The Fugitive....
and Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd is an American television and film actress, who has played lead roles in films including Ruby in Paradise, Kiss the Girls, Double Jeopardy, Where the Heart Is and High Crimes...
, and U.S. TV shows including American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
and the Swingin Fireballs on So You Think You Can Dance.