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Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Self-Titled (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 01:05:22 minutes | 819 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deko Entertainment
The New Amsterdam Orkest is an ensemble that goes back a long, long way.
Back in 1626, Willem van Linkerkant, who was a local lute player and bandleader, received a letter from friends who sailed to the new Dutch colony, New Amsterdam. It appears that when the Dutch sent colonists, along with tradesmen and soldiers, they failed to send some musicians. They had just survived their first year and there was much partying to be had. But they had no music. So they asked Willem if he’d come to New Amsterdam.
Willem was perhaps the greatest lute player of his day. He had a small ensemble and they played all over: the Count’s banquets; weddings; church concerts and even private gatherings. Willem was intrigued by his friend’s description of the new world, so he packed up his lute and his band and they sailed to New Amsterdam. Willem branded the ensemble, The New Amsterdam Orkest. They were a big hit, but of course being the only band in town helped. After the British invasion in 1664, the gigs began to dwindle. Willem and his Orkest faded into history.
That is until 2022, when a great-great-great-great and furthermore great-grandson of Willem, Billy Eric (me), revived the New Amsterdam Orkest. This self-titled album sees the band exploding on to the scene in fine form!
Tracklist:
1-1. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Meisje Met De Parijse Hoed (07:14)
1-2. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Holding Back The Zuiderzee (05:31)
1-3. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Dark Haired Girl In The Albayzin (05:46)
1-4. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – City On The Amstel (06:30)
1-5. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Strange Ballet (03:51)
1-6. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Once The Fog Clears (05:23)
1-7. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Seville (05:36)
1-8. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Across Europa (09:23)
1-9. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Another First (05:27)
1-10. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Lisboa (04:56)
1-11. Billy Eric’s New Amsterdam Orkest – Windswept Naoussa (05:38)
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