Rob Franken

The Rob Franken Electrification: Together (SSE-12003)

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The Rob Franken Electrification: Together

Rob Franken

678 Records

SSE-12003

LPS 163809

SSE-12003

JAZZ

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LP 22,98 €

Born in 1941, Rob Franken played in more than just Dutch jazz-circles. People who worked with him describe him as a slightly introvert, but purely musical sorcerer. He had great influence on the people he worked with, not only the younger, but also the elder, like Toots Thielemans for instance, with whom he toured Europe for several years.

Rob Franken liked to experiment with new instruments, and was the first person in Holland who made good use of the electric Fender Rhodes piano. Sadly, he died too young, at the age of 42.

TRACKS:

  • SIDE A
  • A1. La Vendedora
  • Rob Langereis - bass
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • A2. Scintilla
  • Rob Langereis - bass
  • Rob Franken - piano
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • A3. Turtle Shake
  • Rob Langereis - bass
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • A4. Shining Sun (To Keep Me Warm)
  • Rob Langereis - bass
  • Rob Franken - piano
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • A5. Skabadaf
  • Rob Langereis - bass
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • A6. Together
  • Rob Langereis - bass
  • Rob Franken - piano
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • Louis Debij - drums
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  • SIDE B
  • B1. The Pleasant Pheasant
  • Wim Essed - bass
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • B2. Hemlock
  • Wim Essed - bass
  • Rob Franken - piano
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • B3. Rhyme And Reason Time
  • Wim Essed - bass
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • B4. The Windows Of The World
  • Wim Essed - bass
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • B5. Cactus
  • Wim Essed - bass
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Joop Scholten - electric guitar
  • B6. The Kumquat Kids
  • Wim Essed - bass
  • Louis Debij - drums
  • Eef Albers - electric guitar