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Miles Away

Y.O.U.

Impressions of an island with mythical history; the destruction of a whole civilization by a powerful volcano leaves its marks..

Thera

Once a broken heart is mended, you will learn to love again! Song written 1990, high school...

Once Again

Jazz is jazz and it's important to keep the feel and let go of the heavy burdens!

In The Name Of Jazz

Sounds almost like a folk traditional, classical progressions, original composer: Achinoam Nini (Noa)

Mishaela

My own contribution to -or interpretation of the essence I found in- the Hardbop era... with a small edge of 90's conscience...

Street Scenes

cover version of the track 'Feel It', from the famous debut album of British prodigy Kate Bush, featuring the wonderful warm vocals by Hartog Eysman, and with a brass climax in the middle..

Feel It

a personal favourite, from the wonderful Stevie Wonder in his early years; preceeded by the Verse of a Bernstein musical song (Lucky to Be Me, On The Town), the two pieces making a 'happy' match, verbally and tonally..

Happier Than The Morning Sun

After a romantic trip to Paris, I worked out this piece for orchestra, and after it had been finished, I decided to step forward to feature myself in it, on the soprano saxophone. You tell me, did I make the right choice? :)

LenteWind 2009

La Parisienne

Not always being a 3/4, hommage to the late cat, Billy. It's funny here and there, because of the metrum changes maybe, but later on, it's not without drama! The climax in the bigband violently solves the built-up tension that expands during the (wonderful) solo's of Erik Rutjes (guitar) and Simon Gitsels (piano), one last 'roar' (tiny meow) procedes the reprise of the theme...

Waltz For Billy

Writing and improvising saxophone player, influenced by Wayne Shorter on soprano sax, by David Sanborn and Cannonball Adderley on the alto. Believing in a soulful atmosphere with plenty space for improvisation but also good song construction, telling the story as I feel it, everyday anew...

Thijs Van Otterloo

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