Release Date: 18 March 2013
Label: New Arts International
Packaging Type: DVD Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 608917018028
Genres: Jazz
Description
An unforgettable and unique concert to celebrate the 90th birthday of the renowned harmonica player Toots Thielemans. This DVD features his European Quartet with special guests: Kenny Werner (piano) and Trijntje Oosterhuis (vocals) recorded live at le Chapiteau Opera de Liege, May 17, 2012.
Toots Thielemans - Belgium's most celebrated jazz musician - composed and recorded the jazz standard "Bluesette" in 1962, with lyrics added by Norman Gimbel the song became a major worldwide hit. He has performed on many film scores, such as Midnight Cowboy, The Getaway, Sugarland Express and Cinderella Liberty. Toots has played concerts and made recordings with leading jazz and pop stars, such as George Shearing, Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones, Bill Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Natalie Cole, Pat Metheny, Paul Simon and Billy Joel.
Personnel: Toots Thielemans (harmonica), Karel Boehlee (piano and synthesizer), Hein van de Geyn (double bass), Hans van Oosterhout (drums), Special guests: Kenny Werner (piano), Trijntje Oosterhuis (vocals)
Tracklisting
The Eric Ineke JazzXpress Feat. Tineke Postma
Various Artists
Xose Miguelez
Teun Wisse & Teun Braken
Linos Piano Trio
Duke Ellington
Clemens Gottwald
Ben Markley Big Band & Ari Hoenig
Various Artists
Toots Thielemans
Toots Thielemans
Toots Thielemans
