Sketchbook of Dreams Tom van der Zaal

• 1Dilemma07:23
• 2Dance of Hope and Prospect04:41
• 3Favela Chic05:54
• 4Sketchbook of Dreams06:50
• 5Hey, It's Me You're Talkin' To05:07
• 6Luiza04:42
• 7Sketchbook of Dreams (Radio Edit) (Bonus Track)03:46
• 8Dance of Hope and Prospect (Radio Edit) (Bonus Track)03:59
• 9Dilemma (Radio Edit) (Bonus Track)05:33
• Total Runtime47:55

Info for Sketchbook of Dreams

The Hague-based saxophonist Tom van der Zaal has won several prestigious awards such as the Prinses Christina Concours and shared the stage with international names such as Roy Hargrove, Gary Bartz, Vincent Herring, Willie Jones III, Greg Hutchinson and many others.In addition, in 2019, he released his debut album "Introducing Tom van der Zaal - Time Will Tell", which features renowned New York guitarist Peter Bernstein.

Tom van der Zaal is praised for his expressive and lyrical "alt-sax sound'' and approaches his playing like a vocalist. When given carte blanche to launch a new project, Tom did not hesitate for a moment and followed his droomeen collaboration between jazz quartet and string ensemble under the name ''Sketchbook of Dreams'' with crossover influences from both classical, jazz and Brazilian music. Influences from composers such as Stravinsky, Ravel, the romanticism of Mahler and Brazilian legend Jobim are clearly recognisable on the album Sketchbook of Dreams.

The music is best described as: lyrical, romantic, melancholic, intense, accessible, cinematic, rooted in tradition and always in search of a collective sound and forward motion. Sketchbook of Dreams is a musical world tour that focuses on Tom van der Zaal's identity as a saxophonist, composer and arranger.

”One of the most impressive Dutch album debuts in recent years” (Jazzenzo)

"After all compliments that I have shared regarding the international jazz scene, I am delighted to the same regarding The Netherlands with the discovery of a new Dutch rising star” (Rootstime)

Tom van der Zaal, saxophone

Tom van der Zaal
is an award winning saxophonist and composer from The Netherlands. His frequent appearance on international venues makes him one of Hollands most visable young and upcoming artist. Tom released his debut album "Introducing Tom van der Zaal - Time Will Tell" featuring the immaculate New York guitarist Peter Bernstein in 2019. Quotes from leading magazines are:

"The Dutch Altoist's debut is self-released with a confidence that might make record companies big and small wonder if they've missed a trick" (Jazz Journal UK)

"Introducing Tom van der Zaal - Time Will Tell" with the discovery of a new rising star in the international jazz scene" (Rootsime)

"One of the most impressive Dutch album releases in recent years" (Jazzenzo)

Currently working on his newest album ´Sketchbook of Dreams´ which is a cross-over influeced by jazz, classical and Brazilian music. The project featurs a 16 piece orchestra and is a distinct musical journey wuth cinematic features without losing the identity of the Dutch saxophonist. The music on this album has the power to create expression in such extend, it almost becomes visual.

Sketchbook of Dreams will be released summer 2023. Stay tuned!

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