Saturday, February 21, 2026

Rogier van Otterloo Special (Toppyjazz 326)

This week we make a musical tour round the music from a famous Dutch composer and bandleader Rogier van Otterloo (1941-1988). 
 We start with his "Eurovision" years, being the leader from the Dutch Orchestra from 1980-1987.
 Rogier headed for some years the Metropole Orchestra : so much Metropole music this week.
 Further more in our radio show.  
 Playlist : 
 01 - Amsterdam - Maggie McNeal (Eurovison Song Contest 1980 - The Hague) 
 02 - Het is een wonder - Linda Williams (Eurovision Song Contest 1981 - Dublin) 
 03 - jij en Ik - Bill van Dijk (Eurovision Song Contest 1982 - Harrowgate ) 
 04 - Ik Hou van jou - Maribelle (Eurovision Song Contest 1984 - Luxembourg ) 
 05 - rechtop in de wind - Marcha (Eurovision Song Contest 1987 - Brussels) 
 06 - Soldaat van Oranje - Rogier van Otterloo (album Verzameld werk) 
 07 - Swingin' Swayers - Edwin Rutten (album Verzameld werk) 
 08 - Agnes Dei - Thijs van Leer & Rogier van Otterloo (album Introspection) 
 09 - Both Sides Now - Louis van Dijk & Rogier van Otterloo (album Telepathy) 
 10 - Tenderly - Pim Jacobs & Rogier van Otterloo (album Music-All-In II) 
 11 - Dimanche - Rogier van Otterloo (album Verzameld werk) 
 12 - Waters of Balaton - Metropole Orkest (album Verzameld werk) 
 13 - Two of A Kind - Rogier van Otterloo (album Visions) 
 14 - How Insensitive - Rita Reys (album Verzameld werk) 
 15 - 1948 - Gerard Cox (album Verzameld werk) Hommage aan Rogier van Otterloo, concert Vredenburg 2010. Foto Jos L. Knaepen.
   Download Music Only :Toppyjazz 326 Rogier van Otterloo Special 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Toppyjazz goes DUTCH ! (Toppyjazz 325)

We present some excellent Dutch jazz musicians this week.
 From pianist Rob Agerbeek, female jazz singer Sabrina Starke, gitarist Jan Akkerman, female trompetist Saskia Laroo, female jazz singer Xandra Willis and at last gitarist and composer Martijn van Iterson.
 One hour with these fine musicians.
Here comes Saskia :

   
 Playlist : 
 01 - keep the change - Rob Agerbeek (album Keep The Change) 
 02 - Do For Love - Sabrina Starke (album Yellow Brick Road)
 03 - Sunny Days - Sabrina Starke (album Bags and Suitcases)
 04 - Ain't No Sunshine - Sabrina Starke (album Lean On Me) 
 05 - Blues Route 94 - Jan Akkerman (album Blues Hearts)
 06 - More Vibes - Saskia Laroo (album Body Music)
 07 - Whenever He Comes By - Xandra Willis (album To Be With You)
 08 - Cool - Martijn van Iterson (album It's Happening)
 09 - The Whole Bunch - Martijn van Iterson Quartet (album The Whole Bunch) 
 10 - Body and Soul - Martijn van Iterson (album Streetwise) 
 11 - Streetwise - Martijn van Iterson (album Streetwise) 
 Download :Toppyjazz 325 

Thursday, February 12, 2026

The RCA Singers (Toppyjazz 324)

Once a famous record label, nowadays far away in the Sony shadow : RCA Records.
RCA Records had some wonderful musicians, such as Glen Miller, Harry Belafonte, Elvis Presley and Paul Anka.
This week we go deep in the history of RCA and the talented singers.
 We have this week Lee Wiley, Charlene Bartley, Lana Cantrell (with Chuck Sagle), Matt Dennis, Helen O'Connell and Toni Harper.
 Furthermore a fantastic story about Mr.Marion Evans and Tony Bennett.
 Read this :Marion Evans 
 Playlist: 
 01 - Blues in My Heart - Lee Wiley (1908-1975) (album A Touch of the Blues) 
 02 - Who Can I Turn To now? - Lee Wiley (album West of the Moon) 
 03 - Orchids in the Moonlight - Charlene Bartley(+/-1922- DOD ???) (album The Weekend of a Private Secretary) 
 04 - That's For Me - Charlene Bartley (album The Weekend of a Private Secretary) 
 05 - Isn't It a Lovely Day - Lana Cantrell (1943) (album And There Was Lana) 
 06 - The House of The Rising Sun - Lana Cantrell with Chuck Sagle (album Another Shade of Lana)
 07 - My Way - Lana Cantrell with Artie Butler (album The 6th of Lana) 
 08 - Angel Eyes - Matt Dennis (1914-2002)(album Matt Dennis Plays and Sings Matt Dennis) 
 09 - Will You Still be Mine - Matt Dennis (album Matt Dennis Plays and Sings Matt Dennis) 
 10 - Green Eyes - Helen O'Connell (1920-1993) (album Green Eyes) 
 11 - I Cried For You - Helen O'Connell (album Here's Helen) with Marion Evans.
 12 - Lada Lonely - Toni Harper (1937-2023)(album Lady Lonely) with Marty Paich
 13 - Petals on The Pond - Toni Harper (album Toni Harper Sings) with Marty Paich
 14 - My Ship - Toni Harper (album Night Mood) 
 Toni Harper as a Child Star : 
 15 - Lady Is A tramp - Tony Bennett (1926-2023) and Lady Gaga (album Duets II) 
 16 - Stranger in Paradise - Tony Bennett and Andrea Bocelli (album Duets II)
  
 Download : Toppyjazz 324 

Thursday, February 5, 2026

New Jazz Recordings (toppyjazz 323)

This week we bring you the latest records from Gill Manly (DOB 1955?)(with guest Buddy Greco (1926-2017)), Clare Teal (1973), Pat Metheny (1954), Heather Masse (DOB ??), Dick Hyman (1927) and June Noa (1983).

   
 Playlist :
 01 - The Second Time Around - Gill Manly & Buddy Greco (album The Lies of Handsome Men) 
 02 - Go Away Little Boy - Gill Manly (same album) 
 03 - In A Mellow Tone - Clare Teal (album Don't Talk)
 04 - The Way You Look Tonight - Clare Teal (album And So It Goes)
 05 - He Was Beautiful - Clare Teal (album Hey Ho)
 06 - Chasing Cars - Clare Teal (album Hey Ho) 
 07 - Minuano - Pat Metheny (album North Sea Jazz Festival 2003) 
 08 - September Song - Heather Masse & Dick Hyman (album Lock My Heart)
 09 - Lost In The Stars - Heather Masse & Dick Hyman (album Lock My Heart) 
 10 - High Heels - June Noa (album Not Guilty) 
 11 - If I Ever leave You - June Noa (album Not Guilty) 
 12 - Open End - June Noa (album Not Guilty)
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(first issued 2014)

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Joop Visser & Jessica van Noord (Toppyjazz 322)

WE HEBBEN ZE!! Na maanden van voorbereiding zijn hier dan eindelijk Joop Visser & Jessica van Noord oftewel het Succesvolle Duo. 
De iets ouderen kennen Joop Visser van de jaren 60 en 70 als Jaap Fischer. 
Vanavond hoort u het vraaggesprek dat wij afgelopen weekeinde met dit illustere duo hadden.













Playlist :
01- Zondaar - Joop Visser
02 - van Philips krijg je lampen - Joop Visser
03 - Onze Jan is manager geworden - Joop Visser & Jessica van Noord
04 - Trouw - Joop Visser
05 - VVD - Joop Visser
06 - PVDA - Joop Visser
07 - Hordenloper - Joop Visser
08 - Marcel van Dam - Joop Visser
Interview deel 1 (onderwerpen Jaap Fischer in Groningen, Jan Roth, Haarlemse Humor, het Succesvolle Duo)
09 - In de Schemering - Joop Visser
10 - De Monniken - Jaap Fischer
11 - De winkel - Joop Visser
Interview deel 2 (onderwerpen nieuwe DVD, eerste ontmoeting, Frans Timmermans, Jos van Rey, Kim Jong-Un, Limburg, Geert Wilders, Kees Stip)
12 - Pincode - Joop Visser & Jessica van Noord
13 - van Basten - Joop Visser
14 - het Ei - Jaap Fischer
Nu even een sneert van Joop Visser naar oplichtster Jomanda  :
15 - Ze hadden hem - Joop Visser
16 - Tem Me Dan -Jaap Fischer
17 - Groningen - Joop Visser
DOWNLOAD Toppyjazz- Joop & Jessica
WEBSITE JOOP VISSER :LINK
WEBSITE JESSICA van NOORD LINK
/first issued 2014)

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Toppyjazz Mix (1) (Toppyjazz 321)

This week we have some surprises for you. First the Dutch Kees Kuyt Combo (Fontana 1957). 
The only jazz recording from this group.
 Second Miles Davis in Amsterdam 1957 with a group of French musicians (Kenny Clarke on drums).
 Furthermore our friend Ron Westray from Blue Canoe Records. 
He made an album with Wycliffe Gordon, Bone Structure.
The end of our program is for Rene Marie(1955-Warrenton,Va). 
We give you a selection from her 8 albums. Playlist :
01 - But Nor For Me - Kees Kuyt Combo (FONTANA 463 110 TE)
02 - Opus for vibes en gitaar - Kees Kuyt Combo (FONTANA 463 110 TE)
03 - Four - Miles Davis (album Amsterdam)
04 - Fran - Miles Davis Quintet (album Live in Kongresshaus Zurich)
05 - Modern Nostalgia - Ron Westray & Wycliffe Gordon (album Bone Structure)
06 - The Surrey With The Fringe On Top - Rene Marie (album Vertigo)
07 - Red Shoes - Rene Marie (album Serene Renegade)
08 - Wishes - Rene Marie (album Black Lace Freudian Slip)
09 - Let's Do It - Rene Marie (album I Wanna Be Evil, with Love to Eartha Kitt)(with Wycliffe Gordon)
10 - Oh John - Rene Marie (same album) 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Toppyjazz Club (2) (Toppyjazz 320)

This week only live performances from Gabor Szabo & Jimmy Stewart with Little Boat ending with Laura Fygi & Dave with Dansez Maintenant.
 Have Fun! 
 Watch this fantastic video from Gabor in Hungary!  
 Playlist : 
 01 - Little Boat - Gabor Szabo & Jimmy Stewart (album The Sorcerer) 
 02 - I Love Being Here With You - Diana Krall (album Live at Orpheum Theatre) 
 03 - Cold - New York Voices (album Live with The WDR Big Band Cologne-Germany)
 04 - Unchain My Heart - Trini Lopez (album Live at PJ's) 
 05 - Recorda Me - Ronnie Scott (album Live at Ronnie Scott's) 
 06 - Scenes - Peter Herbolzheimer (album Scenes live at Ronnie Scott's) 
 07 - Doxy - Roger Kellaway (album live at The Jazz Standard) 
 08 - Et Maintenant - Gilbert Bécaud (album Live at L'Olympia)
 09 - Nathalie - Gilbert Bécaud (idem) 
 10 - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Laura Fygi (album Laura Fygi at Ronnie Scott's) 
 11 - I Will Wait For You - Laura Fygi (idem) 
 12 - Dansez Maintenant - Laura Fygi & Dave 

Rogier van Otterloo Special (Toppyjazz 326)

This week we make a musical tour round the music from a famous Dutch composer and bandleader Rogier van Otterloo (1941-1988).   We start wi...