RadioIndy is pleased to present Willem van Leeuwen with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Mijn Wereld (My World)"

“Mijn Wereld (My World)” is the terrific big band/jazz debut from singer/songwriter Willem Van Leeuwen that features big band standards and Van Leeuwen originals. Lead by the crooning vocals of Van Leeuwen, not unlike Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, “Mijn Wereld (My World)” is filled with splashy big band arrangements of booming horns and woodwinds, as well as some great piano jazz. This release is filled with fun and upbeat songs that make you smile and sway, including Dutch big band renditions of classics from the Great American Songbook, including “I Feel Good” and “Strangers in the Night,” respectively entitled “Voel Me Goed” and “Vreemdgaan in De Nacht.” “Mijn Wereld (My World)” is well-produced, and the recordings and arrangements all sound outstanding. “Geboren Uit Nood (One for My Baby)” is a pleasant, jazzy track with beautiful piano work, a simple but fitting drum beat, and a lovely vocal performance from Van Leeuwen. “Droom (Home)” is an emotive closer with more excellent piano work and crooning vocals. With “Mijn Wereld (My World),” Willem Van Leeuwen has welcomed us to his world with open arms, no matter what language we speak. Fans of Dutch big band and jazz are definitely going to want to pick this one up.

“Mijn Wereld (My World)” is the terrific big band/jazz debut from singer/songwriter Willem Van Leeuwen that features big band standards and Van Leeuwen originals. Lead by the crooning vocals of Van Leeuwen, not unlike Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, “Mijn Wereld (My World)” is filled with splashy big band arrangements of booming horns and woodwinds, as well as some great piano jazz. This release is filled with fun and upbeat songs that make you smile and sway, including Dutch big band renditions of classics from the Great American Songbook, including “I Feel Good” and “Strangers in the Night,” respectively entitled “Voel Me Goed” and “Vreemdgaan in De Nacht.” “Mijn Wereld (My World)” is well-produced, and the recordings and arrangements all sound outstanding. “Geboren Uit Nood (One for My Baby)” is a pleasant, jazzy track with beautiful piano work, a simple but fitting drum beat, and a lovely vocal performance from Van Leeuwen. “Droom (Home)” is an emotive closer with more excellent piano work and crooning vocals. With “Mijn Wereld (My World),” Willem Van Leeuwen has welcomed us to his world with open arms, no matter what language we speak. Fans of Dutch big band and jazz are definitely going to want to pick this one up.