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Live at le Chapiteau Opèra de Liège, May 17, 2012

Live at le Chapiteau Opèra de Liège, May 17, 2012

Toots Thielemans

Label: Challenge Jazz
Format: BluRay video
Barcode: 0608917017922
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Catalog number: CHR 70179
Releasedate: 29-11-13
In 2012, Toots Thielemans celebrated his 90th anniversary. On this special age he gave an unforgettable and unique 90 years birthday-concert 'Live at le Chapiteau' Opera de Liege, May 17, 2012' with his European Quartet and with special guests: Kenny Werner (piano) and Trijntje Oosterhuis (vocals).
 
  • The concert is recorded at Le Chapiteau in Liege, May 17th 2012
  • After a succesful DVD release in November 2012, now available on BluRay!
  • Special guests on this album are Kenny Werner (piano) and Trijntje Oosterhuis (vocals)
  • A living jazz legend, the most famous chromatic harmonica player in the world and he's one of those rare musicians that are able to touch a wide range of listeners
  • Thielemans has worked with lots of famous people such as Quincy Jones, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, Paul Simon, Billy Joel and many others
  • A true star amongst stars
  • A man who - literally - breathes music
In 2012, Toots Thielemans celebrated his 90th anniversary. On this special age he gave an unforgettable and unique 90 years birthday-concert 'Live at le Chapiteau' Opera de Liege, May 17, 2012' with his European Quartet and with special guests: Kenny Werner (piano) and Trijntje Oosterhuis (vocals).

Pianist Karel Boehlee, drummer Hans van Oosterhout and double-bass player Hein Van de Geyn support Toots in the passion which is for him like breathing: making music!

To play music to his audience is the only thing Toots Thielemans wants in his life.

This recording is a feast for the ears and eyes and very touching indeed!