Toots Thielemans: Live at le Chapiteau [Blu-ray]

An unforgettable and unique concert to celebrate the 90th birthday of the renowned harmonica player Toots Thielemans. This Blu-ray 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. 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! 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. Цитата Треклист: 01. On Green Dolphin Street 02. The Days of Wine and Roses 03. I Loves You Porgy & Summertime 04. I Do It For You Love 05. The Dolphin - With Special Guest Kenny Werner 06. Sinatra Medley (All The Way/My Way) - With Special Guest Kenny Werner 07. Smile - With Special Guest Kenny Werner 08. Midnight Cowboy 09. Dat Mistige Rode Beest (Turks Fruit) 10. Somewhere over the Rainbow - With Special Guest Trijntje Oosterhuis 11. For My Lady 12. Bluesette 13. What a Wonderful World