"Basically there are two types of percussionists, the sensitive sideman and the soloist in demand for his virtuosity. Martin Verdonk does not fit in either of these categories which more or less seem to exclude each other. He is a class of his own, all by himself.
Martin developed into that rare breed of percussionists who actually play everything, who are total performers, transcending the stereotype roles. The cd 'Tribal Fusion' reflects his past and present and points to a future of 'World Music Percussion'. Martin Verdonk presents a new concept in the use of percussion and sets a standard for a generation to come."
Jan Laurens Hartong - Rotterdam
(head of the latin-american section of the world music department at the Rotterdam conservatory and bandleader of Nueva Manteca.)
"To me, Martin is the best allround percussionist in Europe today, always respecting the roots and religion in the music he creates. His sincerity and honesty as a human being makes him very special. Listen to 'Tribal Fusion' and you will agree that this project not only will be a classic, but is a classic already!"
Orestes Vilato - San Fransisco
"Tribal Fusion is a great recording. Excellent songs, great playing and tasty choise of percussion instruments. I recommend this cd highly!"
Luis Conte- Los Angeles
Musicians:
01 Way of Living (Verdonk) 3:52
Martin Verdonk- percussion and vocals
Horacio 'el negro' Hernandez- drums
Reno Steba - bass
Koen van Baal - keyboards
02 Rio India (Verdonk) 3:38
Martin Verdonk- percussion and vocals
03 Take it to Heaven (Verdonk- van Baal) 7:08
Martin Verdonk- percussion and vocals
Danny Gottlieb- drums
Michel van Schie- bass
Koen van Baal- keyboards
Jarmo Hoogendijk- trumpet
04 Batachá (Verdonk) 1:11
Martin Verdonk- batá and percussion
Horacio 'el negro' Hernandez- drums
Lucas van Merwijk- timbales
Koen van Baal- keyboards
05 Angels of Confidence (Verdonk- van Baal) 6:22
Martin Verdonk- steeldrum, percussion and vocals
Danny Gottlieb- drums
Reno Steba- bass
Leonardo Amuedo- guitar
Koen van Baal- keyboards
Bart Fermie- vocals
Yma America Martinez- vocals
06 Fiver Pounder (van Baal- Verdonk) 5:46
Martin Verdonk- percussion
Danny Gottlieb- drums
Koen van Baal- keyboards
07 Palero (Verdonk) 1:36
Martin Verdonk- percussion
Reno Steba- bass
08 Maya (Verdonk- Steba) 5:03
Martin Verdonk- percussion
Horacio 'el negro' Hernandez- drums
Reno Steba- bass
Koen van Baal- keyboards
Jarmo Hoogendijk- trumpet (solo)
Leonardo Amuedo- guitar
Philip Kolb- sax
Wim Both- trumpet
09 Para Ti (Verdonk- van Baal) 3:08
Martin Verdonk- congas
Koen van Baal- keyboards
10 Reminiscence ( van Baal- Verdonk) 6:06
Martin Verdonk- percussion and vocals
Danny Gottlieb- drums
Michel van Schie- bass
Koen van Baal- keyboards
Yma America Martinez- vocals
11 La Habana (Verdonk) 2:07
Martin Verdonk- congas, batá and percussion
Horacio 'el negro' Hernandez- drums
Lucas van Merwijk- timbales and batá
Reno Steba- bass
12 Iron Man (Verdonk) 2:49
Martin Verdonk- djembé, percussion and vocals
Horacio 'el negro' Hernandez- drums
Michel van Schie- bass
Produced by Martin Verdonk
Recorded by Nico Verrips at the Big Boom studios, Arnhem, The Netherlands. All drums and bass on tracks 3, 10 and 12 recorded by Michel van Schie at Vanski studios, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Mixed by Nico Verrips, Martin Verdonk and Michel van Schie. Mastered by Michel van Schie at Vanski studios.
Thanks to:
Pearl Drums
Pearl Percussion
Cover photo by Rens Plaschek, Arnhem, The Netherlands
Special thanks to:
Negro, Danny, Leonardo, Reno, Koen, Yma, Bart, Lucas, Jarmo, Wim, Philip, Nico Verrips, Michel van Schie, Orestes Vilato, Luis Conte, Jan Hartong, Angela van Rijthoven, John van der Meulen , Dick van Berkum and Marco Schoots
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