Harry Happel, jazzpianist

Harry Happel, jazzpianist             
 
The Dutch jazz trio Intrioduction was set up in 1976 by leader Harry Happel, a fantastic self taught piano player. Intrioduction got to the top in a short period of time after they had been on television and had played a lot of live jazz in the famous Dutch radio jazz program “Sesjun”. After these performances, the media described Intrioduction in terms such as: “exceptional class”, “professional” and “swinging”. They felt honoured, after having played on the 1000th 100th, 250th and 500th broadcasting anniversary of the program.
 
In 1989, Intrioduction gave some concerts in the world-famous large hall of the “Concertgebouw” in Amsterdam and in the Rotterdam concert hall “de Doelen”. Intrioduction played several times at the North Sea Jazz Festival and over the years they performed at venues / festivals in the UK, Belgium Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Finland, France, spain and Singapore. Female guest singers: Dee Daniels (live radio show) and Yvonne Walter.
 
The musical style of Intrioduction is mainstream and has been influenced by musicians like Monty Alexander, Oscar Peterson, Gene Harris etc.
 
Recordings: 11 CD’s including:
* Challenge Records, from the piano series Jazz at the Pinehill (PH CHR 75083).
* Latest CD “Generations” together with Frits Landesbergen on drums.
 
With Harry Happel at the piano together with his talented musicians you can be sure to experience a high level concert  with a dynamic swing and refreshing improvisations.
The music of Intrioduction is fascinating, powerful, dynamic, and it swings like hell…!
 
Visit: http://www.intrioduction.com
 
Tour south England in 2009 (piano trio + singer Marjoleine Leene):
Thrs 7 February – Free date
Sat 9 February – Free date
Or:
Thrs 12 February – Free date
Sat 14 February – Free date
Or:
Thrs 12 March – Free date
Sat 14 March – Free date