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TOOTS Thielemans
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NEA Jazz Master '09



Brussels-capital
Belgium

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Member Since9/1/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.tootsthielemans.com
Band MembersONLY here on the official Jean Toots Thielemans MySpace you can enjoy three live recorded tracks:

Please listen to I'm Old Fashioned, a live recording mid June 2001 at the Biblo Jazz Club in Kalmthout (Belgium) with Kenny Werner (p) and Toots.

What a Wonderful World was recorded September, 27 - 2006 in Nieuwegein (The Netherlands) with Hein van de Geyn (db), Hans van Oosterhout (d) and Karel Boehlee (p).

The third exclusive song here on MySpace is No More Blues (Chega de Saudade) and that track was live recorded on September, 2 - 2005 in Tanglewood, Massachusetts (United States); together with Kenny Werner (p), Oscar Castro-Neves (g) and Airto Moreira (d).


Upcoming shows? Check: www.TootsThielemans.com for further details...




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InfluencesDjango Reinhardt, Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, George Shearing, Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones, Bill Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Natalie Cole, Pat Metheny, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Clifford Brown, ...
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Record LabelUniversal Music
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Ahoy Rotterdam - Night of the Proms 2009 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Ahoy Rotterdam - Night of the Proms 2009 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
Nov 22 2009 3:00P
Ahoy Rotterdam - Night of the Proms 2009 Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
Dec 20 2009 8:30P
De Roma Borgerhout, Antwerp
Jan 7 2010 8:30P
De Roma Borgerhout, Antwerp
Jan 17 2010 12:00A
Sheraton Airport Hotel Brussels - Zaventem, Brussels-capital

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   About TOOTS Thielemans



On November 22, 2007 the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Antwerp opened his renewed Toots' bar and restaurant. Toots, who stays often in his "personal suite" in this hotel, was honored by the fact that he was used as a source of inspiration for the decoration and the menu...








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Toots' bio:
- Born: Brussels, Belgium 1922
- Immigrated: USA 1952
- Played accordion at age 3
- Started playing harmonica as a hobby
- First guitar won on a bet
- "Hooked" on Jazz during German occupation
- First idol: Django Reinhardt
- Early influence: Charlie Parker
- Nicknamed "Toots" after musicians Toots Mondello and Toots Camarata
- First international break through: Joining Benny Goodman on European concert tour in 1950
- Early US jobs: member of Charlie Parker's All Stars in Philadelphia; George Shearing Quintet; ...
- Composed "Bluesette", 1962
- Originated new sound: Whistling and guitar in unison
- Whistler for commercials: Best known "Old Spice"
- Harmonica soloist for film scores: Midnight Cowboy, The Getaway, Sugarland Express, Cinderella Liberty, Turks Fruit, Jean de Florette , ...
- Concerts and recordings with names like: George Shearing, Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones, Bill Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Natalie Cole, Pat Metheny, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, ...
- Harmonica Soloist - TV: Sesame Street
- Perennial winner of Down Beat readers and critics poll "miscellaneous instruments"

- Favorite compliment (from the late Clifford Brown): "Toots, the way you play the harmonica they should not call it a miscellaneous instrument"

- "I can say without hesitation that Toots is one of the greatest musicians of our time. On his instrument he ranks with the best that jazz has ever produced. He goes for the heart and makes you cry. We have worked together more times than I can count and he always keeps me coming back for more ..." from Quincy Jones' liner notes Q's Jook Joint, 1995


Quincy Jones congratulating Toots Thielemans with his birthday


* IMPORTANT *
Please CHECK, for upcoming CONCERT DATES,
discography, merchandising, biz questions,
the management (Uncle Jazz), and so on... :

www.TootsThielemans.com.



Thanks!

P.S. And - to avoid disappointments - direct PERSONAL messages CAN NOT be delivered through MySpace. We are sorry! Consult for all contact details the above mentioned www.TootsThielemans.com.

But, TOOTS tries to READ the below personal COMMENTS as much as possible! Of course it's hard to reply to them all... Do keep your PERSONAL messages for Toots coming, okay? Great, thanks!!!
p.p. Toots' management Uncle Jazz, Dirk Godts ;-)



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TOOTS Thielemans's Friends Comments
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pascale

pascale



Nov 22 2009 10:32 AM

bonjour
J'ai un nouveau recueil de poèmes qui vient de sortir aux éditions "Le Manuscrit"
son nom est "Tempo". Voici le lien pour le consulter:
http://manuscrit.com/book.aspx?id=13123
Bonne lecture
Michiel Waterman - SpiriLive

Michiel Waterman - SpiriLive



Nov 22 2009 12:17 AM

Hoi Toots,

Leuk dat je langs liep en ik jou herkende! Voor mij ben en blijf je een levende legende. Ik hoop je de volgende keer een hand te mogen geven. In Rotterdam ben ik de enige straatmuzikant die mondharmonica (en gitaar) speel en mijn helden zijn Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen en later werd jij een van hen. Ik hoop op jouw achtenswaardige leeftijd nog net zo vitaal te zijn als jij bent. Het ga je goed Toots, hopenlijk tot ziens in Rotterdam. Michiel Waterman

Philippe Petit, guitariste

Philippe Petit, guitariste



Nov 20 2009 6:04 PM

Merci Toots

J'ai composé un morceau à l'harmonica chromatique et à la guitare comme je vous l'avez promis......
Merci et à bientôt
Philippe Petit
Dave King - Bassist

Dave King - Bassist



Nov 20 2009 9:17 AM

Hi Toots, it's great to see you are still busy making music! I really admire your playing, sound and style. Say hello to Bruno Castellucci if you see him, we played together for many years with Herbolzheimer's band. Dave King in Germany
Hohner Harmonicas

Hohner Harmonicas



Nov 19 2009 11:10 AM

Dear Toots,
thanks a lot for your kind comment. We're proud that you still enjoy our harmonicas!
Your HOHNER Team
Michele

Michele



Nov 19 2009 6:16 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/3415359.html?b=4&w=46
Gabriel Luchetti

Gabriel Luchetti



Nov 19 2009 3:16 AM

thanks for the add!, very beautiful music! saludos desde Argentina
Ron Siegrist

Ron Siegrist



Nov 19 2009 3:11 AM

Uncle Jazz,
Toots is my fav. I have a tone of his stuff on all kind of different recordings. I love the Affiitiy with Bill Evans.
-Ron :)
Ray Vas

Ray Vas



Nov 19 2009 12:31 AM

I’ve been working with some of the U.C. Davis &
Sacramento State University professors who are
amazing musicians as far as I’m concerned.

so Please come & visit to hear clips of my songs.

Thanks for the TOOTS.

Ray Vas

:-)WWW.MALARIANOMORE.ORG(-:


:-)-;
Pappy

Lee Boynton



Nov 19 2009 12:04 AM

hi toots,
thank you for your kind thoughts, and for your music.
blessings from oregon, usa.

lee
Bastardi Di Blues

Bastardi Di Blues



Nov 18 2009 9:28 PM

Thank you for your friendship! We highly appreciate your contribution to music. All the best, BdB
Jilsep

Jilsep Nostrali



Nov 18 2009 6:36 PM

Thank you somuch for add..u belong to the Olimpus..u're one of the Godness!!!
On HENRI encore

On HENRI encore



Nov 18 2009 5:24 PM

Muito obrigado pelo add !
Au plaisir et chapeau bas
Michele

Michele



Nov 18 2009 3:23 PM

Yes Toots Jempi is such an awesome man! I will get to meet u here really soon !!!

Showerin u and ur page wit well respected luv!!
I must remember to bring my book for to sign!

Peace!!
SABRINA TESSE • Official MySpace

SABRINA TESSE  • Official MySpace



Nov 18 2009 3:07 PM

Grazie a te.. All the best! Sabrina
Ron Siegrist

Ron Siegrist



Nov 18 2009 2:11 PM

Ya, I am with you on that Toots! Have a good day my man! :)
BIRD PRODUÇÕES

Renato Bürgel



Nov 18 2009 2:02 PM

Dear Toots Thielemans, who pleased to welcome you on my MySpace page. We Brazilians we flattered with the respect and quality of its arrangements to our music. His interpretation of the song "Chega de Saudade" is wonderful! Congratulations on your great talent! His songs make us better! Thank you and keep it up ... such a talented person and human! Renato Bürgel - Bird Productions - Curitiba - Paraná - Brazil
José Mataloni -Electroser-

José Mataloni -Electroser-



Nov 18 2009 2:00 PM

Hello! I like very much your music! Thanks!
Kim Hansen

Kim Hansen



Nov 18 2009 1:35 PM

Thanks for your music!! It speaks to me with Love!! Wish you the best!!!
Kim. (Denmark)
richard boigeol

Richard Boigeol



Nov 18 2009 9:10 AM


hi toots

the art of richard boigeol

www.richard-boigeol.com
Lilian

Lilian



Nov 18 2009 8:48 AM

Have a great day Maestro !!!!
Your friend and FAN.
Hugs and kisses.
Lilian.
Sauro Spadoni (A.S.project)

Sauro Spadoni (A.S.project)



Nov 17 2009 12:01 PM

DEEP SUN     NEW RELEASE   THANK OF SUPPORT.. FRIEND http://www.versilmusic.com
Christophe BLOND

Christophe BLOND



Nov 16 2009 10:51 PM

Hi Toots
Thank you so much for adding me to your friends and for your beautiful music.
I Wish you all the best.
Kindest regards,
Christophe
Karin Rudefelt & Doctor Blues

Karin Rudefelt & Doctor Blues



Nov 16 2009 9:18 PM

Sir Toots!
Thank's for the extremely nice words from you, and the add. We are honored to be friends with a legend like you.
Take care!
Karin Rudefelt & Doctor Blues / Sweden
Jerry Coox *Ethno, Dub & Groove

Jerry Coox  *Ethno, Dub & Groove



Nov 16 2009 5:15 PM

Waooow ! Very nice music my friend ! I like very your style ! Thanks a lot for your kind words.

Good luck in your all projects. Keep up the good work! Have a nice week !

Love & respect !
Jerry
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