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Fruitcrackers
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Fruitcrackers - Modern Brazilian Music with a Touch of Jazz
Jose Sobral - Vocals
Willem Friede - Piano / Keyboards
Taco Nieuwenhuizen-Segaar - Bass
now replaced by Dave Stikkelorum
Gerben de Bruijn - Drums
Joshua Samson - Percussion
Dutch based group playing traditional Brazilian tunes as well as their own material.
Jose Sobral - Vocals
Willem Friede - Piano / Keyboards
Taco Nieuwenhuizen-Segaar - Bass
now replaced by Dave Stikkelorum
Gerben de Bruijn - Drums
Joshua Samson - Percussion
Dutch based group playing traditional Brazilian tunes as well as their own material.
Why this name?
It's so long ago no one can remember. However we found out there is a snack for parrots with the same name.
Do you play live?
After playing together for many many years there was a 'radio silence' were everybody devoted time to their own plans, careers, music and life. Now 2007 the group is back together again and Yes we will be performing 'en vivo'.
Special moments: Too many to mention - we had a blast playing our steady 'gig' at the "New Game" That's were we could find out new ways of playing, recreate our material, invite guests and develop our groups sound.
Special moments: Too many to mention - we had a blast playing our steady 'gig' at the "New Game" That's were we could find out new ways of playing, recreate our material, invite guests and develop our groups sound.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Well, You can download our music anywhere in the world as supposed to back in the days were you had to encounter us at a concert in order to get our CD.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Major like MAJOR? OK... I would consider it.
Band History:
See our site www.Fruitcrackers.nl
Our CD Papagaio was released in May 1995. At that time there were still LP Records, Cassette tapes, Betamax videos, milkbottles and many, many places to play live music.
Our CD Papagaio was released in May 1995. At that time there were still LP Records, Cassette tapes, Betamax videos, milkbottles and many, many places to play live music.
Your influences?
Elis Regina, Cal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Leny Andrade, Toots Thielemans Projects, Sergio Mendez, Manfredo Fest.
And many 'Old School' Samba, Bossa Nova, Foro artists.
And many 'Old School' Samba, Bossa Nova, Foro artists.
Favorite spot?
Hmm hard to tell with 5 people in a group. However Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, New York, The Hague, Leusden and Delhi are mentioned.
Equipment used:
See our technical rider at www.Fruitcrackers.nl
Anything else...?
Our CD is sold out and is only available as download through www.soundclick.com/Fruitcrackers