Olympians

2023 collaborative album by multi Grammy Award-winning composer-conductor Vince Mendoza and the Metropole Orkest of the Netherlands. The powerhouse collaboration highlights 9 original compositions written by Mendoza over his 27 year association with the orchestra. It features an extra special guest appearance by Dianne Reeves, singing Mendoza's buoyant and Brazilian-tinged song Esperanto with Lyrics by Kurt Elling, as well as House of Reflections, with lyrics by legendary British singer/songwriter Norma Winstone beautifully interpreted by Cécile McLorin Salvant. Tenor Saxophonist Chris Potter is featured on a turbo charged version of Barcelona. The recording also features a blistering solo by saxophonist David Binney and extra grooving moments from Weather Report alumnus Alex Acun~a on percussion.