New York by Mr. Henk ( Henk van Twillert) & Band
(2014) - New York
Having been born in a family of mainly sailors, boat constructors and musicians, the journey to New York became obvious. It was already back in the XVII century that a member of the Van Twiller family was to become the second dutch governors on the New Netherlands ( 1633-1638). This heritage has indeed shaped my travels. Through the joy of sharing enriching experiences while meeting new people, little bits and pieces slowly become part of who I am and push me in new directions.
An overwhelming experience had indeed begun.
The years of 2009 up to 2011 were spend in my beloved city “New York” while working on my PHD study “Bach’s Cello Suites Transcription and Interpretation for Baritone Saxophone”.
Besides my studies New York give me a lot; it provides me we time be alone with myself although being surrounded by millions of people. The city opened her arms and emotions were were shared. This embrace resulted in 13 original songs, carefully crafted on the West Side sitting on the bench near the Hudson, between 79 and 78th street. Friendship become stronger between delaying my horn, singing and writing. Another dream of mine just come through…
Henk van Twillert
Tracklist
| 1. | Girl in Blue | 4:41 |
| 2. | Welcome Friends | 3:11 |
| 3. | Little Boy | 4:09 |
| 4. | Christmas Time in New York | 3:03 |
| 5. | Here I Am | 3:29 |
| 6. | That Little Place | 3:39 |
| 7. | Wake - Up Call | 3:28 |
| 8. | Central Park | 2:33 |
| 9. | Freedom | 4:10 |
| 10. | It is You | 4:58 |
| 11. | Love and Friends | 4:09 |
| 12. | A Smile | 3:00 |
| 13. | New York Blues | 3:48 |
Credits
All songs written by Henk van Twillert
Arrangements by Henk Huizinga
Executive producer: Marc Mommaas
Henk van Twillert: vocals, baritone and soprano saxophone
John Austria: Grand Piano
Joleen Wilkinson: vocals on A smile | New York Blues
Tony Moreno: Drums& percussion
Antony Marino: double bass & Electric Guitar
Vic Jurris: Electric Guitar, on Wake up Call | A smile | It is You | That Little place
Nata Radley: Electric Guitar on Welcome Friends | Girl in Blue | Here I am
Nate Radley: Acoustic Guitar on A little Boy | Love & Friends | New York Blues
Vanderlei Pereira: Brazilian pandeiro on Welcome Friends
Tue Connel: Banjo on Central Park
Roseanne Vitro: Voice on Wake-up call
Recorded Engineer: Paul Wickliffe
Cover photo by Gerda Kalmann
Design: Dmax Design, Reusel, The Netherlands
Henk van Twillert plays the Yamaha 62 baritone saxophone, the soprano Yamaha Custom EX and use the vintage Neumann M49 and 50 microphones.
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Henk van Twillert is a versatile saxophonist who plays his baritone, in such a way it goes through vaines and touches the soul! His genre is diverse; Classic, World Music, Jazz and many other styles are part of his oeuvre. Playing solo, with an orchestra, with the Vento do Norte Saxophone Ensemble, with the quartet or with the piano; in a small church or a city theatre, everything is possible.
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