d'Z
Hey there!
It's almost the weekend, but some wish it would be already that time of the week, right? Well, hang on! Here's a video that helps you through your difficult time, trust me. Although it's not available on the N1M site due to limitation restrictions, you still can watch the video if you like.
Have an energetic end of the week!
d'Z
ONE, my new single is OUT!
Read moreONE ft Ben Matthews02:59
Hi there!
I have some great news! In about 7 days, I will release a new song: SUNLIGHT. This time I worked together with a dear friend of mine, Vivian Veronique, who is responsible for the vocals, lyrics, and melody. We are freakin' proud! We managed to record a beautiful ballad about heartfelt encouragement, and positive vibes, in an orchestral setting (more than 16 tracks of strings!). Can't wait to share.
Much love,
d'Z
Hi there!
It is with great pleasure that I can tell you I uploaded new music on N1M! The song is called CLEAN SLATE ft Adriana Romijn and is about forgiving yourself after a dark period. I guess many of us can relate. Let me know if you like it after listening!
Since I got many requests for buying my music, I decided to give it a go. So from now on, you'll be able to support my efforts to create even more funky, soulfully, energetic music!
By the end of October, I will release a brand new song, called SUNLIGHT which will be available on all digital platforms, including N1M.
I keep y'all posted!
Stay safe and healthy. I wish all of you a beautiful end of the week!
d'Z
Clean Slate ft Adriana Romijn05:31
Hi there, beautiful peeps!
How are y'all doing in these crazy and uncertain times? Let's not keep our heads down! We're all in this together. Therefore I've uploaded my tune Connected, featuring the wonderful Sandra St. Victor, vocalist from The Family Stand. She's also known for her collaborations with Chaka Khan, Prince, Bill Withers and so many other great artists. I hope you will like the positive vibed music. We're all connected for sure!
So, have a wonderful weekend, take care of yourself and each other!
Much love,
Hans-Peter (expired link). d'Z
PS If you like what you hear and want the full experience, take a look at the YouTube link ;o)
Connected ft Sandra St Victor04:15
Hi there!
It's been a while since you heard from me. It's a crazy and uncertain time and I truly hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Because most of us are forced to be at home a created a playlist with some awesome music. I'm sure you'll love it! It's a mix of well-known artists and fantastic indie artists in the Jazz/Funk genre. Of course, I blended in some of my tunes as well ;o)
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Enjoy, take care and be safe!
d'Z
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Hey there, music friend!
I just added a new song on N1M. It's all about the mindset that determines the quality of life. Although it may seem a serious subject, it's a feel-good tune nonetheless. ;o) German Soul vocalist Freddi Lubitz was kind enough to take care of the vocals. Boy, did HE nail it. I hope you love it as well! Let me know if you like it. If so, please share as much as you can!
Have a wonderful day!
Much love from Holland,
Hans-Peter de Zeeuw (expired link). d'Z
PS If you like the tune that much, want to hear more of it, and would like to support me, you can buy my 5 piece EP. Just click on the link. You won't be disappointed! Two times Grammy Nominee Sandra St. Victor (known from The Family Stand, Prince, Chaka Khan), Katie Léone (former singer of Incognito, The Brand New Heavies) and many other great vocalists contributed to my album. Peace! HP
Conviction ft Freddi Lubitz04:09
Dear N1M listener,
At the end of the year, I'd like to thank you for your interest in my music. It means a lot to me! Looking back, so many good things have happened. More than once people reached out to me, saying my tunes did inspire in so many ways. It makes me humble and grateful. Also, it encourages me to continue creating new music. In May 2020, we're heading to the recording studio again to record new songs. I'm very excited about it. Not only will we be working again with a funky horn section but we're going to work with a string section as well! Looking forward to that!
If you can't wait and would like to follow me or listen to my catalog on Spotify: (expired link)
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful Happy New Year!
All the best,
Hans-Peter de Zeeuw (expired link). d'Z
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PS Not all songs are available on the streaming sites. If you'd like to have all tunes, you can purchase my album through my website ????
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“ d’Z’s New Orleans Groove Jazz Funk sound isn’t something that you’d necessarily expect to come out of the Netherlands, yet the Arnhem based songwriter, producer and drummer composed one of the most tantalisingly perfect anthems to introduce the summer. I can quite honestly say that never a Jazz Funk track have I been bowled over by the lyrics at the same time as the massive sound which creates an up-beat cacophony of high vibe electricity.”
A&R Factory
"Amazing, amazing soulful, sultry vocals of Katie Léone. Keeps you coming back for more as you hear her sing from lows to highs and all in between. Absolutely ABOVE PERFECT collaboration by the entire band. WOW! WJMX-DB Smooth Jazz Boston Global Internet Radio would be honored to broadcast this MASTERPIECE track."
Jeff Moses, founder and CEO of WJMX-DB Smooth Jazz Boston Global Internet Radio
“This is a stellar effort, with top-notch vocals, musicianship and production.”
Jamsphere
“NO LESS THAN BREATHTAKINGLY IMPRESSIVE!”
Bandooze
“A tune as good as this needs to be played.”
Zone Radio, South Africa
Born to a conservative family in Rotterdam, gateway to Europe, the life of Dutch drummer and composer Hans-Peter de Zeeuw, also known as d'Z, changed at the age of nine when he took his first drum lesson. He sat down behind the drumkit, the feel of the drumstick comfortable as if they had been waiting for this moment to meet. He knew he was destined to be a drummer. By 19, d’Z attended the largest conservatory for pop, jazz and world music in Europe, being taught by leading musicians of the Netherlands. He thrived while exploring the richness of music’s different styles & genres. It wasn’t long before d'Z was a sought-after drummer known for his inherent sense of groove and ability to allow fellow musicians to shine. With his career as a professional drummer in full swing, d’Z took to composing his own music. Giving voice to the melodies that filled him and finding inspiration from Incognito, Steely Dan, The Brand New Heavies, Tower of Power and Gino Vannelli.
It wasn't until the summer of 2016, d'Z decided to record. His mandate was simple. An EP of music made without concessions. He hand chose five original tunes with the Jazz-Funk flavor he so loved and went straight to his favorite producer, Raoul Soentken. The two began making plans to record “Connected” using some of Holland’s finest musicians. In the very early stages of the journey, it was clear each song demanded a different vocalist which would prove to be a challenge the duo took on with gusto. The participation of Katie Léone (Incognito, The Brand New Heavies, Anastacia), lifted the project to a higher level. There was a buzz forming in the local music scene. Comments like “What a pleasant surprise”, “This is a HOT production” and “You guys sound brilliant on this”, were heard over and over again. After having recorded four out of five tunes (with Freddi Lubitz, a German singer/kick-ass bass player, Ingmar Glerum, a Dutch young vocal/guitar talent and Adriana Romeijn, a well-known singer in the Netherlands) there was one song proving difficult to find the right vocalist. Searching for the perfect fit, d’Z asked two times Grammy nominee Sandra St Victor (Prince, The Family Stand, Chaka Khan, Curtis Mayfield) to lend her soulful voice to the title song “Connected”. She accepted and the rest, as they say, is history!
d’Z’s much-anticipated album “Connected” is released June 2nd, 2018. With his often socially conscious lyrics and groove-based songs, d’Z feels the need to reach out, connect and – if only for a brief time – give people a place to feel love, hope and lightness. In the summer of 2019, the song Conviction ft Freddi Lubitz reached #1 for several weeks on the Jazz Juice Radio charts.
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