Till Brönner born May 6, 1971 in Viersen, is a German jazz musician, trumpe… Read Full Bio ↴Till Brönner born May 6, 1971 in Viersen, is a German jazz musician, trumpet player, singer, composer, arranger and producer.
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

Summer Breeze
Till Brönner Lyrics

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See the curtains hangin in the window
In the evening on a Friday night
A little light shining trogug the window
lets me know that everythings alright

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Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Till Brönner's song "Summer Breeze" create a vivid image of a warm summer evening. The curtains hang in the window, gently swaying in the breeze, as the sun sets on a Friday night. The light shining through the window serves as a symbol of comfort and reassurance, telling the listener that everything is alright. This evocative imagery perfectly captures the feeling of peace and contentment that we often experience during summer evenings, when the world seems to slow down and time stands still.

However, the lyrics can be interpreted in different ways. The curtains hanging in the window could also represent a sense of isolation, as if the person behind them is shut off from the rest of the world. The little light shining through the window could also be seen as a glimmer of hope, a small beacon of light in the darkness that reminds us that better times are ahead. The song's title, "Summer Breeze," further reinforces this idea of a fleeting moment of happiness that we may only experience for a brief period of time.

Overall, "Summer Breeze" is a beautifully nostalgic and introspective song that captures the essence of a warm summer evening. Its simple yet evocative lyrics resonate with listeners, transporting them back to a time of carefree happiness and relaxation.

Line by Line Meaning

See the curtains hangin in the window
Observe the curtains that are hanging in the window, indicating that someone is inside the home.

In the evening on a Friday night
This is taking place on a Friday night, when people are more likely to be relaxing and enjoying themselves at home.

A little light shining trogug the window
There is a small light visible through the window, suggesting that someone is up and about, possibly enjoying themselves or just going about their evening routine.

lets me know that everythings alright
This little bit of light is reassuring, indicating that everything is probably okay in the home and that the people inside are likely safe and content.

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