Jazz 'n Pulz

		IVAN PADUART INVITES DAVID LINX AND FAY CLAASSEN ‘IN EXILE OF DREAMS’ bmcd 75391 – 18 euro Ivan has the ability to compose in such an unexpected way that he is always recognisable in his work in a way nobody else does. His pieces, never superficial and never dull, are surprisingly lucid. The overtone on this album is dominated by two singers, both together or individually singing: Fay Claassen and David Linx who made individually already many cds. Without doubt you are within a few minutes convinced that here are gathered two of the best jazz singers of Europe with highly artistic repertoire. For advanced music inquisitives these singers take their chances to the full extend to lead them to the limits of full admiration. Ivan Paduart - piano, synthesizer Fay Claassen - vocals David Linx - vocals Toon Roos - tenor- and soprano saxophone Philippe Aerts - double bass Bart De Nolf - bass on “Crossroads” Joost van Schaik - drums order >>


		PIET NOORDIJK JUBILEE CONCERT ‘LIVE AT THE BIMHUIS’ bmcd 75390 – 18 euro On this new album ‘Live from the Bimhuis’, Piet has gathered together in the most important jazz club in The Netherlands musicians from the three main groups he has played in during his career: 1) Pete’s Groove, 2) the Misha Mengelberg / Piet Noordijk Quartet, and 3) the Piet Noordijk Boptet. Each group has a different line-up. The last one is the group in which Piet will be playing in the coming years. You are invited to this ‘live’ cdocument in three parts by one of Europe’s leading saxophonists. Piet Noordijk - alto saxophone Jack van Poll - Hammond organ Martijn van Iterson - guitar Frans van Geest - bass Gijs Dijkhuizen - drums Piet Noordijk - alto saxophone Misha Mengelberg - piano Ruud Jacobs - bass Han Bennink - drums Piet Noordijk - alto saxophone Rik Mol - trumpet Peter Beets - piano Marius Beets - bass Joost Patocka - drums order >>

		DIRINDI FEATURING: MARZIEH REYHANI ‘ESSE SAMBA’ bmcd 75389 – 18 euro The international make-up of Dirindi, which includes Brazilians as well as three other nationalities, ensures a dynamically played, sparkling samba repertoire, mainly arranged by guitarist Maarten van der Grinten. Dominating this musical combo is singer Marzieh Reyhani with her clear voice she is the lead in every piece. Even more than with other Brazilian projects, jazz-lovers will be thrilled with this album, as each piece presents us with individual solo contributions of a high artistic standard. Marzieh Reyhani - vocals Friederike Darius - flutes Sjoerd Dijkhuizen - tenor saxophone Maarten van der Grinten - guitars Jurandir Gomes - bass guitar and vocals Enrique Firpi - drums and tamborim Alaor Soares - percussion order >>

		THE NIELS TAUSK QUINTET ‘BLOWN AWAY’ bmcd 75388 – 18 euro This is the first album from the Niels Tausk Quintet. With his sideman, Niels organizes a pure jazz quintet, using the cream of Dutch musicians, all with their roots in jazz. Niels has selected nine compositions that have blown him away in the past. We hear pieces by Shorter, Coltrane, Monk, Harris and Hancock respectfully played in the style of this new quintet. The challenging music on this album gives everybody a chance to solo, and all the players rise to the occasion, which is utterly fulfilling and consistently leaves the band full of a wonderful drive and intensity. Niels Tausk – trumpet & fluegelhorn Ferdinand Povel – tenorsaxophone Peter Beets – piano Jos Machtel – double bass Joost van Schaik – drums order >>

		SURFCAKE ‘MIND MAKE UP’ bmcd 75387 – 18 euro ’Surfcake’’ A brand new group that has suddenly appeared out of nowhere and taken the world by surprise with a diverse range of music. A blend of jazz and pop, showing great inventiveness, in which various styles are interwoven. Surfcake has welded these styles together to create something quite new, while leaving ample scope for all the musicians to display a generous measure of improvisation. Surfcake amazes the listener with its varied unorthodox musical mix of jazz, flamenco and drum & bass with the occasional Latin and, then again, Indian influences. Jurek Cruysberg – electric and acoustic guitars Mike Roelofs – Fender Rhodes, acoustic piano, synthesizers. Ryan Carniaux – trumpet and trumpet section arrangements Marcel Joosten – flute Arjan Kerren – electric bass and fretless bass Ron van Stratum – drums and ‘jungle percussion’ Sjoerd Rutten – drums and small percussion Léon Bartels – live effects order >>

		FRANZ VON CHOSSY TRIO 'AWAKENING' bmcd 508 - 18.00 euro The Franz von Chossy Trio has won the prestigious first prize of THE DUTCH JAZZ COMPETITION 2006. The jury unanimously selected this virtuoso pianist because of the originality and dynamism of his playing and his fabulous compositions. This album is an example of how to shape performances that conjure up spacious environments. Besides the first prize in the Dutch Jazz Competition the trio won the Sena Best Group prize. Ans in 2007 The Franz von Chossy Trio is selected for the European Jazz Competition. Franz von Chossy - piano Sean Fasciani - bass Flin van Hemmen - drums order >>

		THE YOUNG ALL STARS’ ‘RELEASE’ bmcd 506 -18.00 euro A tremendous couple of very talented and awarded young guys combined together hardly 100 years of age. Impeccable improvisation skills. They let us hear what their artistic talents are able to produce. All compositions are their own.These youngsters of the Dutch jazz scene are selected out of the very best qualified musicians. Nearly or around 20 years of age, they won already high standard personal Awards, The Princess Christina Award and best talented soloist Awards. Ben van Gelder- alto sax Rik Mol- trumpet and fluegelhorn Gideon van Gelder- piano Clemens van der Feen- double bass Flin van Hemmen- drums order >>

		FAY CLAASSEN SINGS ‘TWO PORTRAITS OF CHET BAKER’ Vol 1 & Vol 2 Midprice 2cd edition bmcd 497 – 18.00 euro This album highlights two periods in Baker’s life on two CDs . On Vol -1- several pieces from the beginning of the 1950s, in which Baker played purely instrumentally in the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. On Vol -2- the years following this, from which a number of vocal pieces of Chet’s repertoire. Jaap Ludeke, Concertzender, DOWNBEAT USA: ’’A mega-production without equal. The three star performers are Fay Claassen, Jan Menu and Hein Van de Geyn. The hard grind for this exceptional double program has in every respect produced extremely fresh interpretations and solo contributions. Fay Claassen- vocals Jan Menu- baritone saxophone Jan Wessels- trumpet Karel Boehlee- piano Hein Van de Geyn- double bass John Engels-drums order >>

		MILLENNIUM JAZZ ORCHESTRA with guest: DICK OATTS 'OATTS NOTES’ bmcd 493 – 18.00 euro This Orchestra conducted by Joan Reinders is one of the best Jazz Orchestras in The Netherlands. The blending of the dynamic force, together with the sharp unity of this band makes it much more special than average. The degree of spontaneity transforms every piece into an incomparable experience. On this album Dick Oatts brought on alto saxophone his superb class to the project. Rinus van der Heijden, Brabants Dagblad: ’’That The Millennium Orchestra is able to achieves very much you can hear in the Kern Classic ‘Smoke gets in Your Eyes’. It is a very modern and clear instrumentation very different from the version The Platters gave it in the past. Also Hadens ‘First Song’ played by so many musicians becomes a golden line around played by this orchestra’’. order >>

		FAY CLAASSEN SINGS ‘TWO PORTRAITS OF CHET BAKER’ Vol 1&2 luxe edition bmcd 484 – 22.00 euro This is the luxery edition of this album that was released before the cds above. It is completed with a booklet with 24 pages and more than 40 pictures. This double album -same as the mid prize edition bmcd 497- highlights two periods in Baker’s life on two CDs . On Vol -1- several pieces from the beginning of the 1950s, in which Baker played purely instrumentally in the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. On Vol -2- the years following this, from which a number of vocal pieces of Chet’s repertoire. Vincenzo Martorella JAZZ IT- ITALY: ’’I think Fay Claassen is the only singer in the world who can realize a project like this. Perfect control of timing, tuning, phrasing and space is unbelievable.’’ Fay Claassen- vocals Jan Menu- baritone saxophone Jan Wessels- trumpet Karel Boehlee- piano Hein Van de Geyn- double bass John Engels- drums order >>

		IVAN PADUART with guests: TOOTS THIELEMANS, PHILIP CATHERINE, BOB MALACH ‘SELECTIONS’ bmcd 469 – 18.00 euro Ivan Paduart chose his favorite compositions. He has the ability to compose in such an unexpected way that he is always recognizable in his work in a way nobody else does. His pieces, never superficial and never dull, are every time again surprisingly lucid. All his compositions are an unbelievable experience, and many great and well known jazz musicians are always willing to play with Paduart because they all love the way he composes his pieces. Ivan Paduart- piano, Toots Thielemans- harmonica, Bob Malach- tenorsaxophone, Philip Catharine- guitar, Gwenaël Micault- bandoneon, Philiippe Aerts and Hein Van de Geyn- double bass, Hans van Oosterhout and Dré Pallemaerts- drums. order >>

		FRANCIEN VAN TUINEN & JESSE VAN RULLER with guest: RICHARD GALLIANO - ‘MUZYKA’ bmcd 468 – 18.00 euro During the past few years Francien van Tuinen has developed into one of the Netherlands’ foremost jazz vocalists. Jesse van Ruller won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award in 1995 and has since become internationally recognised. Muzyka is based on the poem of the same name by Boris Pasternak. Francien and Jessehave drawn their inspiration from this. Jesse has arranged compositions by Brahms, Debussy, Ravel, Satie, Schumann, Shostakovich and Scriabin as contemporary pieces, while Francien has provided them with her by her own written lyrics, infused with worldly wisdom. Richard Galliano, the virtuoso French accordionist, has a guest role on the CD. Francien van Tuinen – vocals / lyrics Jesse van Ruller – guitar / arrangements Richard Galliano – accordeon Maarten van der Grinten – guitar Jeroen Vierdag – string bass Bart Fermie – percussion Martin Gort – percussion order >>

		ANNE CHRIS ‘TOMORROW IS TODAY’ bmcd 454 – 18.00 euro Definitely the first listening to the compositions of Anne Chris will release an unbelievable experience for every music lover. In spite of the fact that this is her first album, all of the six pieces on this cd written by Anne Chris are surprisingly and remarkable full grown compositions. Often with an unexpected variety in her song building that never leads to superficiality. Add to this her own lyrics performed and surrounded by highly professional musicians and sang through a lucid clear voice, it is obvious many listeners will be immediately impressed and affected by this new lady singer. Anne Chris- vocals, Marcus Olgers- piano Wim Bronneberg- guitar Cord Heineking- double bass Martijn Vink- drums Bart Fermie- percussion Nitiranjan- tables Tineke Postma- alto and soprano saxophone Ruud Breuls- fluegelhorn order >>

		DIRINDI with MARZIEH REYHANI ‘CANTAR DO JOBIM’ bmcd 453 – 18.00 euro This is the first album of the group ‘Dirindi’ with lady singer Marzieh Reyhani. Rising star in the brandnew band DIRINDI. Cantar do Jobim is an album dedicated to the world famous Brazilian componist/ arranger/ pianist/ guitar player and singer Antonio Carlos ’’Tom” Jobim. Singer Marzieh fell in love with the music of Jobim and feels her selves very at ease with this music. Her voice clear as crystal fits perfectly to the Bossa Nova sound. The heavy weight jazz-cats in this band gives this album an extra dimension. Marzieh Reyhani - vocals Maarten van der Grinten - guitar Sjoerd Dijkhuizen – tenor- and soprano saxophone Friederike Darius - flutes Jura Gomes - double bass Enrique Firpi - drums / percussion order >>

		TED ROSENTHAL with guests: DICK OATTS and BRIAN LYNCH ‘EXPRESSIONS’ bmcd 400 – 18.00 euro Ted Rosenthal entered the international spotlight by winning first prize in the 2 nd annual Thelonious Monk Jazz Piano Competition. He has already released many cds as a leader. Rosenthal toured and recorded with the Gerry Mulligan quartet. And after Mulligan’s death he was pianist and musical director of the Grammy nominated Gerry Mulligan All Star Tribute Band featuring, Bob Brookmeyer, Lee Konitz, Randy Brecker and Nick Brigola. Ted Rosenthal-piano Dick Oatts- alto and soprano saxophone Brian Lynch- trumpet Johannes Weidenmüller- double bass John Riley- drums order >>

		JORG KAAIJ with guest: KURT ROSENWINKEL ‘DOWNTOWN DAZE’ bmcd 399 – 18.00 euro Dick Oatts: ’’Jorg grow into his own style and direction as a multi saxophonist, composer and bandleader. He has a sound inside and the ability to transfer it outside.’’ Rob Madna: ’’While listening to this debut cd, I hear a musician who sounds really mature. He has already achieved a great deal in a very short space of time. Jorg’s playing shows us the individual he is, already recognizable, revealing a personality I greatly respect.’’ Jorg Kaaij – tenor, alto and soprano saxophone Kurt Rosenwinkel- guitar Edwin Berg- piano Hans Glawischnig- double bass Carl Allen- drums order >>

		BRUSSELS JAZZ ORCHESTRA with guest composer on piano: KENNY WERNER ‘NAKED IN THE COSMOS’ bmcd 398 – 18.00 euro A new kind of big band music that in a certain way will be sensational for every big band lover. It confronts you with something of great value for the future in music. Bill Milkowski: ’’With this major work Werner has created five transcendent suites of music that transport us from evocative ambiance to exultant highs.’’ Werner: ’’Those are the kind of cats I like to work with. I’ve refused to release this music before. Now that the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and I found each other, I’m so glad I waited.’’ order >>

		DEBORAH BROWN ‘SONGBIRD’ bmcd 397 – 18.00 euro Deborah, she is unquestionable one of world’s best female jazz singers. Surrounded by George Colligan, Joris Teepe and Gene Jackson a magnificent recording was growing. The musicians in this combination couldn’t fail to realize the most beautiful music. And they did. On this recording you can hear the combination of Deborah’s knowledge, skills and talent that makes her such a complete musician. She is not just singing the song, she takes it further, in a way an instrumentalist can do. This gave producer Joris Teepe different idea’s for arranging and changing: ’’Deborah had to sing the song, takes a solo, sings a drum fill, and all of that in weird tempo’s and difficult keys.’’ Deborah Brown- vocals George Colligan- piano Joris Teepe- double bass Gene Jackson- drums order >>

		MARJORIE BARNES ‘TIME HEALS EVERYTHING’ bmcd 396 – 18.00 euro Marjorie was born in Harlem NY. She began at several Broadway musical stages. After this she performed with several jazz and pop groups and was on stages with Sammy Davis and Frank Sinatra. This combination: Marjorie, with her breathtaking beautiful voice, Rob with his magnificent talent to support every singer to the very utmost. René with his ‘Ray Brown’ sounding bass and Chris with his lucent and transparent brushing together spreading an indispensable bottom under this album, all together resulting in much more than you expect. An album with dramatic love ballads. Marjorie Barnes- vocals Rob van Bavel- piano René van Beeck- double bass Chris Strik- drums order >>

		IVAN PADUART TRIO with guest: FAY CLAASSEN, TOOTS THIELEMANS, BERT JORIS and TOON ROOS ‘A NIGHT IN THE MUSIC VILLAGE’ Double album vol 1 and vol 2 bmcd 395 2cd – 22.00 euro Ivan Paduart has a strong own style of his own. You clearly recognise Ivan as a composer. His distinct preference for melodic and lyrical lines gives his work a heart warming colour. This double album vol 1 instrumental and vol 2 vocal, was recorded in the famous Belgian Jazz Club ‘The Music Village’ in Brussels. A double cd with the top talents of the Benelux countries music scene. The result is one of the most impressive live recordings on two cds. You may not miss it. Ivan Paduart- piano and synthesizer Fay Claassen- vocals Toots Thielemans- harmonica Bert Joris- trumpet and fluegelhorn Toon Roos- tenor- and soprano saxophone Stefan Lievestro- double bass Mimi Verderame- drums order >>

		THE MILLENNIUM JAZZ ORCHESTRA conducted by Joan Reinders with FAY CLAASSEN ‘SPECIALLY ARRANGED FOR FAY’ bmcd 381 – 18.00 euro The Millennium Jazz Orchestra, arranged and conducted by Joan Reinders. Fay: ’’It is difficult for me to put into words how great it is when a big band lift you up into the sky. Singing with a big band grabbed my imagination early on. I remember that even before I had studied big band music in depth, I called a big band leader to ask if I could sing with them just one time. I had really felt the kick and wanted to so something with it right away, but the reaction on the other end of the line quickly cooled my spontaneous eagerness. Singing with them was out of the question, I was informed, they only asked well-known singers for guest appearances. Disappointed and powerless to express my new-found excitement about this music, I hung up and accepted the situation - for the time being at least. Fortunately later on I was offered many other opportunities during my studies and was able to indulge my enthusiasm to the full.’’ order >>

		FAY CLAASSEN with guests: KENNY WERNER, TOOTS THIELEMANS, MIKE STERN, JOE LOCKE, STEVE DAVIS ‘RHYTHMS AND RHYMES’ bmcd 380 – 18.00 euro Fay:’’When I went to New York to record this album, I couldn't have hoped for a more inspiring experience. Armed with the arrangements and with a musical concept in mind, I started rehearsing with a group of gifted musicians who were sensitive and open to my original concept, yet generous with their own creative initiative and drive. This made our project a stimulating and exciting journey. Because making music is a live process for me, the atmosphere of 'brewing' music together on the spur of the moment was a dream come true.’’ Toots Thielemans- harmonica Mike Stern- electr. guitar Kenny Werner- piano Steve Davis- trombone Joe Locke- vibes and marimba Freddy Bryant- guitars Boris Koslov, Joris Teepe- double bass Gilad- percussion order >>

		FAY CLAASSEN with guest: BARRY HARRIS ‘WITH A SONG IN MY HEART’ CHR 70096 – 18.00 euro Fay: ’’Studio performance is always different than live. The music you play is a statement in time. One hopes to present the music as you know and love it. A genuine simplicity within the complex context and possibilities of this music has always been my goal. Next to well known standards you will find pieces by Sting and Hermeto Pascoal. Sting's lyrics are poetic, often creating a world of myth as a way of expressing himself, the latter because of his intriguing harmonic vocabulary.’’ Fay Claassen- vocals Barry Harris- piano, John Ruocco- tenor saxophone and clarinet, Marc van Roon- piano, Axel Hagen- guitar, Frans van der Hoeven- double bass, John Engels- drums, Joshua Samson- percussion, The Zapp string quartet. order >>