Angelo Verploegen – Little Dancer (2024) [FLAC 24bit/192kHz]

Angelo Verploegen – Little Dancer (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 49:39 minutes | 1,59 GB | Genre: Jazz
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“Little Dancer,’ an intimate jazz album by bugelhorn player Angelo Verploegen and pianist Jeroen van Vliet, is a profound musical journey through themes of love, hope, and comfort. Inspired by the birth of Verploegen’s grandson in 2023, this duo release reflects the joy of embracing new life while confronting the big challenges faced by a new generation. The album features a carefully curated collection of jazz standards, from Charlie Chaplin’s “”Smile”” to Wayne Shorter’s “”Infant Eyes,”” resonating with themes of youth, love and hope. Angelo Verploegen, a prolific trumpeter and flugelhorn virtuoso, has seen a long career of collaborating with luminaries and exploring diverse genres. Jeroen van Vliet, a Boy Edgarprijs winner, is a versatile pianist known for his deeply personal, expressive music. Verploegen and van Vliet, whose musical partnership has grown over the years, create an intimate and emotionally resonant atmosphere in ‘Little Dancer’, showcasing the power of music to tell stories and provide solace. Notably, Angelo Verploegen simultaneously releases “”A Handful of Stories””, featuring a quintet, in celebration of his life in music. ‘Little Dancer’ is a heartfelt tribute to the profound impact of youth, with a message of comfort, love, and the enduring power of music.”

Tracklist:

1-1. Angelo Verploegen – Always (04:15)
1-2. Angelo Verploegen – Nature Boy (04:14)
1-3. Angelo Verploegen – Little Man, You’ve had a Busy Day (05:23)
1-4. Angelo Verploegen – Infant Eyes (05:51)
1-5. Angelo Verploegen – Little Dancer (05:11)
1-6. Angelo Verploegen – Smile (03:51)
1-7. Angelo Verploegen – Over the Rainbow (02:54)
1-8. Angelo Verploegen – Here’s to Life (05:33)
1-9. Angelo Verploegen – The Five Pennies (04:06)
1-10. Angelo Verploegen – Little Niles (04:23)
1-11. Angelo Verploegen – Praise (03:53)

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