Lalouzz

Rob Deurenberg a.k.a. Lalouzz
Born	Rob Deurenberg Kerkrade, The Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Other names	Lalouzz
Occupation	Musician singer-songwriter bassist graphic designer photographer
Website	lalouzz.com
Musical career
Genres	Pop jazz soul jazz
Instruments	Vocals (fretless) bass guitar

Distilling beloved American music genres into a distinct signature style, songwriter, bassist and singer Rob Deurenberg and his band of accomplished musicians bring a fresh yet subtly familiar sound to every performance. Evocative melodies with a jazzy edge – at times unabashedly tinged with poppy dynamics – weave around well-crafted lyrics, tight grooves and catchy hooks. The result is an infectious and unforgettable original sound that demands attention and repeated listens. And bringing it all together with finesse and supple flair is Rob’s sonorous voice. Lalouzz’s music is often compared with their biggest influences: Sting, Supertramp, Steely Dan and Stevie Wonder. Led by Rob Deurenberg, the band creates their music within a framework that allows each individual musician plenty of room for improvisation. As a live experience, Lalouzz harmoniously blends raw talent and energy with smooth inspiration. Transcending time and genres, the band is an exhilarating experience not to be missed. The band has released 2 albums, Near But Nevertheless (2009), and We Love Mixing It Up (2012) with as special guest guitarist Jesse van Ruller.

Release 2016: How Wonderful You Are

For this project Rob Deurenberg decided to scale the band up. The core rhythm section is augmented with a string quartet for a new recording. The projects centre piece is a Gordon Haskell composition How Wonderful You Are The recording will be released early 2016

tracklist:

• How Wonderful You Are
• Perfect Mood for Love
• How Wonderful You Are (extended)
• How Wonderful You Are (radio edit)

all lyrics & music by Gordon Haskell accept: ‘Perfect Mood for Love’ lyrics & music by Rob Deurenberg

Released 2012: We Love Mixing It Up

Recorded in Amsterdam in Studio 150 The album holds only original compositions such as 'Water Colours' & 'Nighttrain' The band on the album Rob Deurenberg: vocals & bass Jesse van Ruller: guitar, Bob Wijnen: Wurlitzer & Hammond, Joost Kroon: drums. The vocal ensemble Frommermann is taking care of the backing vocal. The album can be downloaded here in iTunes. Or a CD can be bought here

tracklist:

• Backpack Full of Dreams
• The Blues & Me
• Different Smile
• Holy Grail
• Watercolours
• Nighttrain

all lyrics & music by Rob Deurenberg

Released 2009: Near But Nevertheless

Recorded in Singapore, Manila and Amsterdam this album is mainly recorded in home studios on a shoe-string budget. Listen to 'Joy' or 'Lost in Love' to 'That Man was Me' or to the lovely Phil Collins cover 'Another day In Paradise' line up for this recording: (backing)vocals, guitars & bass: Rob Deurenberg, electric & acoustic guitars: Jeen Rabs, drums & percussion: Lewis Pregasam tabla & Indian vocals:Joe Jayaveeran, tabla:Kamal Singh, flute & keyboards on 'Quiet Riot': Bruno Le Flanchec. backing vocals on 'Near but Nevertheless': Marcel Heijnen guitar solo on 'Lost in Love' & 'Fly': Rick Smith

tracklist:

• Near But Nevertheless,
• The Power
• Lost in Love
• Why
• Joy
• That Man was Me
• Quiet Riot
• Song for Gowri
• All On My Own
• Burned Out
• Fly (goodbye)
• Lullaby to Suzanne (acoustic bonus track)
• Lost in Love (acoustic bonus track)

all lyrics & music by Rob Deurenberg

Released 2003: Dutch Vocal Jazz Competition

All finalist where live recorded on May 25 & 26 in Odeon Theatre Zwolle (NL). This is actually the first Lalouzz recording. Rob Deurenberg recorded for this album three tracks

Tracklist:

• Slapping the Cakes (lyrics & music by David Frishberg)
• Dolphin Dance (lyrics by Anette von Eichel & music by Herbie Hancock)
• Lullaby to Suzanne (lyrics & music by Rob Deurenberg)

References

The official Lalouzz homepage: www.lalouzz.com Lalouzz is active on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bandLalouzz Lalouzz on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bandlalouzz Follow Lalouzz on Twitter:www.twitter.com/LALOUZZ Listen to Lalouzz on Spotify by clicking here