11 juli 2018
| Naam | Mike Roelofs |
| Functie | 1 × pianist |
| Geslacht | man |
| Herkomst | Nederland  |
| Genres | jazz |
| Site |  mikeroelofs.com |
| Links |        |
Biografie
Although my main focus is playing improvised music, I love to be involved in other projects as well. I like to be as open as I can towards other styles of music and the musicians who make that music happen. There is always something new to learn.
Being a sound freak, I have a great passion for the 'old' keyboard instruments such as the Hammond Organ, the Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer and Hohner Clavinet and exclusively play the 'real thing' because they inspire me. Maybe therefore, I've been fortunate to be part of a lot of recording studio projects. But whether it's a live performance or a studio session, for me authenticity is the most important thing. I'm always searching for my own voice within the music, so to speak, as well as supporting the band. It could take me a lifetime to eventually find what I'm looking for If I find it at all, but that's OK. For me it's all about the journey.
I consider myself lucky I often have the pleasure to play with some great musicians. Always a challenging and thrilling learning experience. Generally, trying to make a living as a musician isn't an easy task. So I'm thankful to have made it this far. In my heart I know I will keep on playing and writing music as long as I'm able to. Because playing music truly is one of the joys in my life. It's those moments of sheer happiness on stage that make it all worthwhile. Thank the Lord for them.
Being a sound freak, I have a great passion for the 'old' keyboard instruments such as the Hammond Organ, the Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer and Hohner Clavinet and exclusively play the 'real thing' because they inspire me. Maybe therefore, I've been fortunate to be part of a lot of recording studio projects. But whether it's a live performance or a studio session, for me authenticity is the most important thing. I'm always searching for my own voice within the music, so to speak, as well as supporting the band. It could take me a lifetime to eventually find what I'm looking for If I find it at all, but that's OK. For me it's all about the journey.
I consider myself lucky I often have the pleasure to play with some great musicians. Always a challenging and thrilling learning experience. Generally, trying to make a living as a musician isn't an easy task. So I'm thankful to have made it this far. In my heart I know I will keep on playing and writing music as long as I'm able to. Because playing music truly is one of the joys in my life. It's those moments of sheer happiness on stage that make it all worthwhile. Thank the Lord for them.
