Brönner has a unique jazz approach influenced by bebop and fusion jazz, but also modern pop music, movie soundtracks, and country music. His trumpet playing is primarily inspired by the listening experiences of Freddie Hubbard and Chet Baker.
Till was raised in Rome and received classical trumpet education at the Jesuit boarding school Aloisiuskolleg followed by a study of the jazz trumpet at the music academy in Cologne.
* 1989 - 1991: Member of the Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination & Brass.
* 1991 - 1998: At the age of only 20 he became solo trumpet player of the renowned RIAS Big Band Berlin under Horst Jankowski and Jiggs Whigham.
* 1993: First solo album "Generations of Jazz" (with Ray Brown, Jeff Hamilton, Frank Chastenier and Gregoire Peters) which won several awards: "Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik" and "Preis der Deutschen Plattenindustrie". Brönner worked with a lot of musicians of international fame such as Dave Brubeck, James Moody, Monty Alexander, Aki Takase, Joachim Kühn, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Johnny Griffin, Ernie Watts, Klaus Doldinger, Nils Landgren, Al Foster and others.
* 1998: First album on Verve ("Love") with his first appearance as a jazz singer. Concert tours in Japan and a Gold Disc Award by the Japanese "Swing Journal".
* 1999: Song writer and producer for Hildegard Knef's album "17 Milimeter".
* 2001: Movie soundtrack for "Jazz Seen" (a movie about the jazz photographer William Claxton).
* 2002: Featured on single "Don't Let 'Em" by Rosie Gaines also featuring Snoop Dogg & Bootsy Collins.
* 2003: Concert tour with the soul singer Joy Denalane.
* 2005: The album "That Summer" reached rank 17 in the German pop charts. He's now the best selling German jazz artist of all times.
Brönner also wrote the movie soundtrack for Pepe Danquart's "Höllentour" (English title: "Hell On Wheels"; a movie about the "Tour de France" bicycle race). The soundtrack was nominated for a German Movie Award in the category "Best Music Score".
* 2006: Release of his most recent album "Oceana", recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Larry Klein (former producer of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Peter Gabriel). Guest stars on "Oceana" are Madeleine Peyroux, Luciana Souza and the singing top model Carla Bruni. In July he played at the famous Jazz Festival in Montreux (Switzerland). He has a guest appearance on Madeleine Peyroux's album "Half the Perfect World" and Vienna Teng's current album "Dreaming through the noise"
* 2007: He wins the "Echo Award" (equivalent to the Grammy Award) in Jazz Production (National and International). European concert tour with the band project REUNION, feat. Chuck Loeb, Eric Marienthal, Till Brönner, Jim Beard, Tim Lefebvre, Dennis Chambers and Michael Franks (special guest). In March 2007 he produced "The jazz album" for legendary classical singer Thomas Quasthoff, featuring pianist Alan Broadbent and drummer Peter Erskine. The album wins the "Echo Award" (equivalent to the Grammy Award) in the classical category and is nominated for a Grammy 2008.
* 2008: release of his new album "RIO". Produced by Grammy winner Larry Klein in Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles, with featured guest vocalists Vanessa da Mata, Kurt Elling, Melody Gardot, Annie Lennox, Aimee Mann, Sergio Mendes, Milton Nascimento & Luciana Souza.
* 2009: nominated for a Grammy in category 47 for "Best instrumental Jazz solo" along with Terence Blanchard, James Moody, Pat Metheny, Gary Burton & Chick Corea for his Solo on the track "Seven steps to heaven" on the album "The Standard" by vocal group Take 6.
Discography:
1993 Generations of Jazz
1995 My Secret Love
1996 German Songs
1999 Love
2000 Chattin' with Chet (a tribute to Chet Baker)
2001 Jazz Seen
2002 Blue eyed Soul
2004 That Summer
2005 O.S.T. „Hoellentour“
2005 A Night In Berlin (Live-DVD)
2006 Oceana
2007 The Christmas Album
2008 Rio
2009 Midnight
Bein' Green
Till Brönner Lyrics
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Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
When I think it could be nicer bein' red or yellow or gold
Or something much more colorful like that
It's not easy bein' green
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're
Or stars in the sky
But green is the color of Spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean
Or important like a mountain
Or tall like a tree
When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why
But why wonder, why wonder?
I am green and it'll do fine
It's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be
[instrumental]
And green can be big like an ocean
Or important like a mountain
Or tall like a tree
When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why
But why wonder, why wonder?
I am green and it'll do fine
It's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be
Till Brönner's song, "Bein' Green," is an insightful composition that explores self-love and acceptance. The lyrics detail the challenges that come with being different, or in this case, green, in a world that values flashy appearances. The persona in the song recognizes the appeal of other colors like red, yellow, and gold and how they can make one stand out from the crowd. It becomes evident that being green, in comparison, does not make one particularly special. However, the song flips the script and presents an alternative perspective, one that highlights the beauty and unique qualities that being green possesses. Green signifies Spring, embodying qualities of coolness, friendliness, and growth, among others. Green is also compared to the vastness of the ocean, the importance of a mountain, and the height of a tall tree, which contrasts with the perception that it is just an ordinary color.
The repetition of the line, "It's not easy bein' green" at the start of each verse highlights the message of the song's theme. Also, the instrumental breaks allow for some reflection and deeper contemplation of the message. The last two lines of the song, "I am green and it'll do fine. It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be," conveys an uplifting message of self-love, knowing that one's uniqueness is beautiful and should be embraced.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not that easy bein' green
Being green is not an easy thing to do
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
Being green every day is like being the same as everyone else
When I think it could be nicer bein' red or yellow or gold
Sometimes I wish I were a more exciting color than green
Or something much more colorful like that
Anything other than green could be more exciting
It's not easy bein' green
Being green is difficult
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
Green makes you blend in with everything else that is ordinary
And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're
People tend to ignore you because you're not bright and flashy
Not standin' out like flashy sparkles on the water
Green does not stand out like the flashy sparkles on the water
Or stars in the sky
Or like the stars in the sky
But green is the color of Spring
Green is the color that represents spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
Green can be cool and friendly
And green can be big like an ocean
Green can be as big as the ocean
Or important like a mountain
Green can be as important as a mountain
Or tall like a tree
Green can be as tall as a tree
When green is all there is to be
Sometimes green is the only option
It could make you wonder why
This may make you wonder why
But why wonder, why wonder?
But why overthink it?
I am green and it'll do fine
Being green is just fine for me
It's beautiful
Green is beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be
I am happy being green, and I don't want to change it
[instrumental]
[No lyrics]
And green can be big like an ocean
Green can be as big as the ocean
Or important like a mountain
Green can be as important as a mountain
Or tall like a tree
Green can be as tall as a tree
When green is all there is to be
Sometimes green is the only option
It could make you wonder why
This may make you wonder why
But why wonder, why wonder?
But why overthink it?
I am green and it'll do fine
Being green is just fine for me
It's beautiful
Green is beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be
I am happy being green, and I don't want to change it
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FranciscoA.22033
I love this song with Till Bronner!
@user-mz1xs4ep1i
How nice! !!. Also I think Kermit feels good
@teresadias4405
It's not that easy 'bein green
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
When it could be so much nicer being red or yellow or gold
Or something much more colorful like that
It's not easy 'bein green
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
And people tend to pass you over
'Cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water
Or stars in the sky
But green is the color of Spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean
Or important like a mountain
Even tall like a tree
If green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why
But why wonder? Why wonder?
Yes I'm green and it'll fine
'Cause it's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be
But green is the color of Spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean
Or important like a mountain
Even tall like a tree
If green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why
But why wonder? Why wonder?
Yes I'm green and it'll fine
'Cause it's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be
simply WOW
@franklyhigh6927
there's no way these are real lyrics. they make no sense
@sh1ntr
+Frankly High this track is a tribute to kermit the frog
@Ronald60202
Oh they are. Originated on The Muppet Show. You should check out the aching, gorgeous version by Ray Charles.
@felixmidas3245
Look, Frankly. This is about accepting oneself. Just swap green with any real existing skin colour. Don't be so thick-headed!