San Glaser

San Glaser , real name Alexandra Angelin Buurke , (born January 7, 1968 in Hoogezand-Sappemeer , Holland ) is a jazz , soul and pop singer. The daughter of Dutch-Indonesian parents lives and works in Hamburg .

Life

Glaser grew up with her single mother. The girl didn't get to know her father for a long time. At the age of four she learned the recorder , at nine she received lessons on the electronic organ .

At the age of 15, she unexpectedly met her father Maurits Hitijahubessy, an Indonesian jazz musician and guitarist, for the first time . He supported and promoted Glaser's own ambitions and organized her first solo appearances.

Glaser registered at the Dutch Conservatory of Music and, after passing the entrance exam, studied vocal pedagogy, piano harmony and jazz singing. During her studies, she performed as a singer in various clubs.

After Glaser received more and more requests for engagements, she ended her studies early and then worked as a singer on various music projects. The spectrum covered the entire spectrum from small jazz trio to big band performances. She was also a longtime background singer of Stefan Gwildis , Orange Blue and partner of Cappuccino and the Jazzkantine .

In 2010, San married her long-time partner and band veteran Arnd Geise.

Solo career

In November 2005, Never In Vain , the artist's jazz / pop style solo debut, was released and received positive reviews. She founded the San Glaser Band , together with Tobias Neumann ( piano ), David Neumann (guitar), Arnd Geise ( bass ) and Oliver Spanuth ( drums ). In addition to this regular cast, guest musicians complement the band at concerts. In collaboration with the New York soul singer KJ Denhert , several songs were created for the album.

The second album followed in 2009 with New Road . New Road was number 1 on the iTunes Jazz Charts for several weeks and, like “Never In Vain”, received nationwide recognition from music critics. The newly founded concert series “ Mad About Jazz ” engaged San Glaser and band from June 2009 for four appearances in Berlin , Hamburg , Munich and Vienna .

In 2011 she separated from her previous record company Flash Records, and in 2012 she launched her own label, Dutchland Music.

In September 2014 the 3rd album Beautiful Stranger followed . Time for changes. On their new album, San Glaser has bravely and tastefully expanded their musical spectrum. “In the end, of course, it's jazz. But jazz with new friends. I just take the liberty of sprinkling rough edges every now and then, ”said San Glaser. By new friends she means singer / songwriter and folk nuances. A development that makes Beautiful Stranger sound lively and exciting. Her live band currently includes Arnd Geise (bass), Anne de Wolff (violin / viola, percussions and more), Tobias Held (drums) and Ulrich Rode (guitar).

Influences

During their performances with the San Glaser Band, San Glaser presents songs that they have composed and written themselves. The two previously released albums also include covers by Diana Ross (“Theme From Mahogany”) and the Culture Club (“Do You Really Want To Hurt Me”).

Reviews

“Your songs don't make you shiver through too much sterile technology or applied coolness, but invite you to linger by a warm song fireplace. 'Never In Vain' is a German production that, thanks to its class, does not have to hide behind comparable Anglo-Saxon or American publications. " ( Laut.de about" Never In Vain ")
“Whether expectantly looking for adventures in the blues side street, cheerfully dancing in the swing street or on the soul floor: The 'New Road' is musically and textually full to the brim with lovable, little life stories, implemented in a stylish manner and with noticeable love handmade music. The artist is once again convincing at an exceptionally high level - the San Glaser standard. " ( Laut.de on" New Road ")
“She's not afraid of comparisons - on the contrary, she names a number of outstanding and formative style icons as her role models, including Chet Baker , Fiona Apple , Miles Davis , Frank Sinatra and Norah Jones . By the way, the singer herself may also serve as a role model for others with her personal class. " (From the Laut.de artist biography)

Discography

2005: Never in Vain (Flash Records)
2009: New Road (Flash Records)
2014: How (Dutchland Music, single)
2014: Beautiful Stranger (Dutchland Music)
2018: The Great Grand Hotel (Dutchland Music)

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personal data
SURNAME	Glaser, San
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Buurke, Alexandra Angelin (real name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Dutch singer
DATE OF BIRTH	7th January 1968
PLACE OF BIRTH	Hoogezand-Sappemeer