Jazz Articles about Skinnie

About Skinnie

Album Review

He's a man of few words who prefers a simple approach. His debut EP, My Heart Beats On The Moon (REMusic Records, 2008), a collection of five songs, is now followed by yet another mini-album of only seven compositions. Once again, Dutch singer-songwriter Skinnie makes sure he is in the best of company, this time relying on two outstanding and seasoned musicians--guitarist Martijn van Agt (Anouk, Ilse DeLange, Sarah Bettens), and multi-instrumentalist/producer Michel van Schie (Candy Dulfer, Anouk, Soulvation)--who definitely ...

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Album Review

Skinnie: My Heart Beats On The Moon

Read "My Heart Beats On The Moon" reviewed by Gina Vodegel

by Gina Vodegel
August 2, 2008

For Dutch musicians it's often tough to find recognition within the borders of their own country, especially if their style is beyond mainstream commercial muzak. It's even tougher if you're from the south and not relocating to either Amsterdam or Hilversum to “work the scenes," as they say. Despite all that, guitarist/songwriter Skinnie Jones and his brother Mo' managed to attract attention with their soulful, funky debut album as Mo'Jones, Strong Man (Inbetweens, 2002). They made it to the national ...