alternatieve folk in 7/4 maatsoort met Valentijn op gitaren, zang, tabla en keys, bijgestaan door enkele bijzondere gasten te weten op buzuki: Alex Kirkos, op 12-string: Emil Sokol en op hobo: Philip de Goey.

Over hartstocht, het leven willen delen, en de bittere aftocht.

My Love

acoustic track with guitar, vocals and percussion. Ar d'ínverno means Winter Sky. A song I wrote when living in my new squat, early eighties, in Amsterdam. It appeared on the album Autumn Blue in 1996.

Ar d'inverno

instrumental bluesy funk  Mellow Out 
recorded January 2023 in Amsterdam
coverversion from the Crusaders
original composer: Larry Carlton

Mellow Out by Mad Teaparty

This is our cover version of Steely Dan's song with bass drums keys sax guitar and vocals

Brooklyn

Brooklyn by Mad Teaparty

This version is recorded by the Mad Teaparty NL with Andre Homminga on saxophone, Valentijn Steenhuis on rhodes, Marius Tjon on drums, Alwin Poulina on guitar and Cees van der Laarse on bass.
recording studio: Dirk Hooglandt 2023
the composition was released in 1973 by Wilton Felder and Stix Hooper on the album Chain Reaction by the Crusaders.

I Felt The Love by Mad Teaparty

Peg was recorded at Dirk Hooglandt studio featuring Laura Stavinoha on backing vocals and Cees van der Laarse on bass

Peg by Mad Teaparty

what says the cop when busking West-gate shopping center

Sixpack

Move On

This track was released in 1996 on the album "Living Shell" featuring the legendary Glen Hahn on percussion. The rhythm originates from the North of Brasil , the lyrics and music made by Valentijn Steenhuis.

Living Shell

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The Mad Teaparty is pop jazz world & soundscapes.
     Creator Valentijn Steenhuis brings a wide range of cool songs from funk, jazz and reggae to seventies slow rock and singer-songwriter.
     Influences: Steely Dan, Sting, Mano Chao, Chili Peppers, Earth Wind & Fire, George Duke, Pink Floyd, Chet Baker, Marvin Gay, Steve Reich, Bach and beyond.
Valentijn writes autobiographic miniatures about traveling, street life, birds, love affairs, self sufficiency and freedom.
The Mad Teaparty has traveled through NL, BE, DE and FR.

discograghics:
"Three songs for a Mad Tea party" 2010 cd with 3 titles  
"Sixpack" 2012 cd with 6 titles 
"Love Songs" 2022 ep solo tracks with 3 titles

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