The Art Van Damme Quintet

The Art Van Damme Quintet – Art Van Damme With Strings (1979/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 37:29 minutes | 705 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © MPS

Art Van Damme With Strings from 1973 represents something special in MPS’s Van Damme catalogue: his first recording with strings. The unique front line combination of accordion, guitar and vibes is still very evident, augmented by bassist Eberhard Weber and guitarist Siggi Schwab who add a new sound to this edition of the quintet. The song choices are also something special, with a discerning mixture of standards, ballads, sambas and bossas plus a soul-jazz classic.

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The Art Van Damme Quintet – Keep Going (1971/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 30:47 minutes | 572 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © MPS

Keep Going was released in 1971 and features acclaimed musicians Eberhard Weber on bass, Kenny Clare on drums and Joe Pass on guitar in addition to Van Damme’s vibraphonist, Heribert Thusek.

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The Art Van Damme Quintet – Blue World (1970/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 35:31 minutes | 662 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © MPS

American accordionist Art Van Damme recorded some 16 albums for German label MPS, considered among the best of his prolific career. This 1970 session includes well known musicians Eberhard Weber on bass, Kenny Clare on drums and Joe Pass on guitar alongside Van Damme’s vibraphonist Heribert Thusek.

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The Art Van Damme Quintet – On the Road (1969/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 34:11 minutes | 639 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © MPS

Vibes player Heribert Thusek completes the front line of guitar/vibes/accordion and keeps the unique signature Van Damme sound intact on these standards by Gershwin, Kern and Ellington.

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The Art Van Damme Quintet – Art in the Black Forest (1968/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 34:24 minutes | 671 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © MPS

This 1968 collection of well known jazz and pop standards features Van Damme’s unique signature sound combining guitar and vibes with accordion.

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