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Wilma Baan

When you hear So Nice, the debut release from vocalist Wilma Baan, you may wonder why you haven't heard her before. Wilma's rich, mellow tone, impeccable timing and elegant delivery pay homage to her musical influences (Julie London, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves) on this accomplished recording of 12 treasures from the standard repertoire. The arrangements by Graham Harvey provide a sparklingly fresh take on these much-loved songs including a wonderfully sensitive version of the inexplicably under recorded 'Day by Day' and on a poignant rendition of 'Here's to Life', producer Claire Martin coaxes every nuance and shade from Wilma's charming vocal performance. Chris Traves' mellifluous trombone solo on 'Close Enough for Love' demonstrates the generous contributions made by Chris (he also co-produced the album with Claire Martin) Josh Morrison and Dave Chamberlain throughout the recording (Dave can be heard playing the guitar on tracks 1 & 8). For Wilma, So Nice represents the fulfilment of a long-held ambition; to record songs that have deeply moved and inspired her and that have sustained her love for the jazz repertoire through the years

Bein’ Green

March 28, 2024

Album: Look At Me Now!
By Wilma Baan
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Duration: 05:06

Look At Me Now!

By Wilma Baan

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: Oh! Look At Me Now; The Windmills Of Your Mind; Somewhere In The Hills (Favela); The Great City; Waltz for Debby; The Day It Rained (Chuva); Old Devil Moon; Bein' Green; Born To Be Blue; When In Rome; Never Let Me Go; A Beautiful Friendship.

Wilma Baan: Look At Me Now!

by Neil Duggan
August 8, 2023

Originally from The Netherlands and now settled in the UK, vocalist Wilma Baan's story is one of perseverance. Mid-way through her singing career in the '80s, she was diagnosed with a condition that meant gradually worsening hearing loss. Although she could still hear high tones, she had little choice but to pause her career. Fortunately, in ...

So Nice

By Wilma Baan

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2021
Track listing: So Nice; Social Call; Close Enough For Love; Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me; Better Than Anything; Folks Who Live On The Hill; Teach Me Tonight; Day By Day; End Of A Love Affair; Where Do You Start; I Didn't Know What Time It Was; Here's To Life.