Keep The Great Crooners Alive - Cover Album

After winning the Voice of Holland in 2019, I quit my job as a project manager and was able to fully dive into my career as an independent artist. My main focus was always on writing and releasing original songs, despite having a deep love for The Great American Songbook and the great crooners of history, like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and many more. I wanted to preserve their music and music like theirs, by writing and recording songs in that style. In my original songs like 'Strawberry Moon', 'Can't Leave Her Alone' and many songs on my Christmas album, I tried to capture that old soul, whilst adding a young spirit.

In 2023 I started a series of short videos on TikTok and Instagram, called 'Keep The Great Crooners Alive', in which I covered many of the songs we all know and love, like 'Put Your Head On My Shoulder', 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'The Way You Look Tonight' and 'My Way'. Many viewers commented that I should release full versions of those songs on all the streaming platforms, and with your help in this fundraising project, we're going to do just that!

I'm an independent artist, which means I'm not backed by a big, rich and influential label that allows me to record whatever I want, whenever I want to. Recording and producing an album is a very costly process, involving many talented people (like arrangers, musicians, engineers, producers, etc.) and a lot of time. Being an independent artist gives me a lot of freedom on one hand, but it also means that financing all of my recording sessions is my responsibility. But with your help, I'm convinced we can create this album of Crooner Covers!

Since I can't make this album without your donations, I say we truly make this album together. That means, YOU get to vote on what songs you want me to include on the album. Of course, the concept is 'Keep The Great Crooners Of History Alive', so keep that in mind when you're making your suggestions. You can vote on what songs I should record and put on this album through this link . Add as many song requests as you want!

Well be recording this album at the high end POWERSOUND Studio in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I've recorded two of my previous albums there (Forever You and Christmas When You're Here) under the watchful eyes (and most importantly: ears) of studio veteran Paul Pouwer, who is best known for his work with the Metropole Orchestra.

I want us to create this album together, so whether you donate $10 or $100, or less or even more, I'm equally grateful. I appreciate ALL supporters of my mission of keeping the great crooners of history alive!