
Muziekwereld
“Short symphonic poems, with the feeling of Paris, loneliness and silence and memories of bygone times.”
“Short symphonic poems, with the feeling of Paris, loneliness and silence and memories of bygone times.”
“Walkate manages to move and enchant the listener with a multitude of intimate, penetrating passages.”
“Evocative music with a hint of jazz from the big city – reminiscent of the glory years of the famous Gil Evans”
“Perhaps the best line-up of young and established musicians to be found in the Netherlands today – captivating and guaranteed to win the hearts of listeners.”
“Walkate/The New York Second and Becker/Fagen of Steely Dan have in common high-level musicianship and a great ear for detail and definitely delivered a must-hear.”
“Ten beautifully arranged and remarkably elegant compositions. Walkate clearly has a keen ear for color and detail.”
“There is a brilliant play with the instruments: after less than two minutes I’m already overwhelmed by the impressions.”
“When the record comes to an end, we are left with wonderful modern harmonies, masterful solos and a happy smile on our faces.”
“Great musicians and beautiful arrangements. A wonderful band to listen to.”
“Walkate’s technical skills are in fine order and so are his compositions.”
“Eight highly varied pieces. The velvety trumpet tone of Teus Nobel gets under your skin.”
“… move between the serene and the turbulent, blending soul and Latin influences with bold jazz improvisation.”
“… a jazz lover (…) who puts a lot of time and effort into it…”
“An atmospheric album in which everything is at the service of the compositions.”