Van Wageningen Brothers March 2, 2010

“Drawing from their vast collective musical experiences in jazz,
classical, funk, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban music, Paul and Marc
van Wageningen's debut CD "Muziek" is a testimony to their
dedication, artistry and emergence as leaders in the ongoing
tradition of musical diversity.” — Wayne Wallace

After years of sharing their talents with many great international
musicians, (Tower of Power, Paul Winters, Sheila E., George Duke,
Paquito D’Rivera and the Caribbean Jazz Project, Gonzalo
Rubalcaba, Pete Escovedo) the VW Brothers have stepped to the
forefront as leaders with their debut CD "Muziek,” to be released
February 23, 2010 on Patois Records.
With "Muziek," drummer Paul van Wageningen and bassist Marc
van Wageningen have created a marvelous
alchemic example of the possibilities of what jazz continues to
offer us in the new millennium. While embracing and honoring
tradition, "Muziek" explores and reconfirms our shared legacy
and connections in modern music by combining and meshing
styles. "Muziek" features eight original compositions, from the
neo-classical stylings of "Euro," to the simmering San Francisco’s
East Bay funk of "You Guys Done Yet?," A gorgeous Brazilian
ballad titled "Benito," provides a passionate contrast to the
Afro-Cuban jazz of "Zapatos De Madera.” The release's stunning
new versions of the Miles Davis classic "Milestones" and "What
Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?” by Michel Legrand confirm
what colleagues have known for years, the VW Brother's are
blessed with creativity and their passionate interpretations
make these well played jazz standards a joy to hear again.

Born and raised in Amsterdam, Holland, Paul and Marc van
Wageningen (Vah-ga-ning-un) studied at the Amsterdam
Conservatory of Music. Paul moved to New York in 1976 to be
closer to the American jazz scene and then relocated to the San
Francisco Bay Area. Marc came to the San Francisco Bay Area in
1980. They both acclimated to the Bay Area scene and quickly
found work. Their resumés as first-call sidemen and touring
musicians read as a "Who's Who" of multi-generational stars
spanning a variety of musical genres.

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