The website of Interzone, biography of Uli Plettendorff

Uli Plettendorff

trombone

Born in 1966 in Münster, Germany.

Studied eight years on trumpet, and switched to the trombone at the age of 15. Graduated on trombone at the Conservatory of Music in Hamburg. Advanced studies at the Conservatory of Hilversum, where he graduated in 1991 with Bart van Lier on jazz trombone. Between 1992 and 1994 he participated in the master classes of Jiggs Whigham at the Conservatory of Cologne, Germany.

Played as lead trombonist in many different big band settings. Between 1995 and 1997 Uli was the regular lead trombonist of Bob Brookmeyer's 'New Art Orchestra', and since 1995 up to this date, Uli heads the trombone sections of both the Glenn Miller Orchestra Europe, the Paul Kuhn Orchestra, and the Concert Big Band of the Cologne Philharmonic.
With these and other orchestras, Uli toured extensively throughout Europe and the USA, and accompanied musicians such as Clark Terry, Shirley Bassey, Johnny Griffin, Nancy Sinatra, Benny Golson, Joe Levano, Toots Tielemans, Kenny Wheeler, and many more.
Next to his orchestral work at major international venues and jazz festivals, Uli participated in many live TV & radio broadcasting shows, musicals, and studio productions.

Current bands and projects include Wil Salden's Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Interzone.

A selection of recordings by Uli Plettendorff:

Mutare Ensemble & Interzone (2007). ScoreTalk. Germany: HfK Bremen.
Interzone & Ton Luiting (2006). Terra incognita. Netherlands: Gomy Music.
Tom Gäbel (2005). Introducing myself. Germany: Edel Records.
Heli Schneider (2004). Tailor made. Germany.
No Angels (2003). When the angels swing. Germany: Cheyenne.
No Angels (2003). The best of. Germany: Cheyenne.
Paul Kuhn Big Band (2003). Looking back (live 1999). Germany: In & Out Records.
Glenn Miller Orchestra (2003). Glenn Miller's 100th birthday. Germany.
Glenn Miller Orchestra (2003). Unforgettable. Germany.
Glenn Miller Orchestra (2003). Merry Christmas. Germany.
Rolf Kühn & RIAS Big Band (2001). Smile. Germany: Pro Musica Viva.
Glenn Miller Orchestra (2000). Swing forever. Germany.
Jerry van Rooyen & Cologne Concert Big Band (1998). Colours. Germany: Elk.
Jerry van Rooyen & Cologne Concert Big Band (1997). Live. Germany: Mons Records.
Glenn Miller Orchestra (1996). Sweet memories. Germany.
Jerry van Rooyen & Köln Musik Big Band (1996). 3rd Edition. Germany: BPA.
Dusko Goykovich Big Band (1995). Balkan Connection. Germany: Enja.
Keller-Maass Sixpack (no date [1995]). It's only life. Germany.
Jerry van Rooyen & Köln Musik Big Band (1995). In concert. Germany: BPA.
Michael Villmow's Köln Big Band (1991). Featuring Bendik & Chad Wackerman. Germany: Lipstick.
Hilversum Conservatory Big Band (1990). Casino (live at the Montreux Jazz Festival). France: MJF.