Pianist/vocalist Heleen Schuttevaêr gives the drive of Monty Alexander, the swing of Peggy Lee, the bossa nova feel of Jobim, the energy of Art Blakey and the groove of Les McCann a new and sophisticated flair

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HELEEN SCHUTTEVAER / "CLUB JAZZ" Max 75371
Heleen Schuttevaêr (piano, vocals)
Bart Tarenskeen (bass)
Wim de Vries (drums)
Guests: Saskia Laroo (trumpet), Tom Beek (tenor saxophone), Ron Jackson (guitar), Martin Verdonk (percussion); Deborah J. Carter - vocals with Heleen in "Wherever The Road May Lead"

QUOTES
Hans Mantel, radio and tv jazz host: "It's all too rare in jazz; women who sing and play their own material. Heleen does just that and this cd features all her talents with an eclectic selection of different moods that represent her musical world. With a hand-picked group of excellent musicians Heleen makes the songs on her debut album come alive with the personal integrity that is the heart of jazz."

Bob Hagen, The Jazz Impuls Foundation: "When I first heard Heleen Schuttevaêr’s “Club Jazz”, I was truly taken by surprise. For I never knew that she writes her own music as well as her own lyrics. These are wonderful pieces, and they are sung beautifull . In bringing out this cd, Heleen is a step ahead of the many musicians who are chiefly engaged in the familiar repertoire of jazz standards."