All-round Singer Wijnand Kaan

2 (duo) performers

Indoor and outdoor

Singer (male)

3 hours

Stage desirable but not necessary

NL

Wijnand treats and entertains you to a great swing afternoon or evening. He sings at all kinds of parties and celebrations. Pop music, Swing and Dutch are certainly not forgotten. Wijnand makes your party complete and unforgettable!

Please allow me to introduce myself...

My name is Wijnand Kaan and I grew up in a house where music was always central. From an early age the sounds of Swing & Jazz filled our living room and there was always live music at parties, often provided by my family. When I was twelve I started playing the piano and was taught by a jazz teacher. Singing lessons soon followed, as I wanted to accompany myself on piano while singing.

I really come from a musical nest, my father was a musician and also my brothers, sisters and even my mother all have their own musical talents. This environment provided the perfect breeding ground for me to walk my own musical path and develop myself.

On my way to adulthood, I played and sang in various cover bands for many years, where I gained valuable experience in the music world. I participated in talent shows and won awards for my solo singing and piano accompaniment.

But the real turning point came in the 1980s, when I was asked to be a keyboard player and singer with the band Terrific in Rotterdam. This was a fantastic opportunity for me, since they focused mainly on jazz, swing, fusion and pop music, exactly the genre where my heart was and still is. With said band I was able to develop myself musically, instrumentally and vocally to the fullest. At that time we mainly performed for large, well-known booking agencies and gave performances at beautiful parties and corporate events, in the Netherlands but also, for example, in Germany and Austria.

During more than 25 years with the band Terrific I had the privilege to accompany artists like Lee Towers, René Froger, Joke Bruijs and Gerard Cox. We were even the regular accompaniment band of Lee Towers in Rotterdam for several years. Highlights included performances in the VIP area of Ahoy Rotterdam for eight of Lee Towers' evening concerts and in Lee Towers' posh club at Scheveningen.

After a long and fruitful career with the band Terrific, I felt the urge to take a solo path. I started singing from my heart, performing songs I grew up with, inspired by greats like Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones & Lou Rawls. And later especially artists like Michael Bublé and Lionel Richie. With my own light and sound system and my own sound man Kent, I now perform solo, with a repertoire that is a mix of timeless classics and contemporary hits, suitable for any occasion. Dutch music will also not be missing.

With my broad repertoire, charismatic performances and years of experience, I know how to turn any occasion into an unforgettable musical experience.

Jazz, Latin, Ballads & Pop, Dutch through live performance.

Enjoy with Allround Singer / Crooner Wijnand different styles and many famous swing pieces. I sing pieces of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Michael Bublé, Lou Rawls, Tom Jones, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams, Engelbert Humperdinck etc. For a wide variety, the Dutch Repertoire is certainly not forgotten, such as songs by André Hazes, René schuurmans, Django Wagner, Marco Schuitmaker, Yves Berendse, Wim Sonneveld, Gerard Cox. Even for the older music lover among us I sing medleys from the old days of Eddie Christiani.

I also sing pop pieces from Barry White, Lionel Richie, Earth Wind & Fire, LTD, Kool & the Gang, Mc Fadden, Tavares etc.

During the Christmas season I sing beautiful (love) Christmas Songs....

Wijnand comes with a light/sound man. So just the two of us

Wijnand sings live with a backing track/orchestral tape whereby the advantage is that little space is taken up for the P.A. installation, light and for the sound man because no musical instruments need to be set up.

Wijnand has his own sound system and lighting and likes to perform at all kinds of parties. Intimate and small-scale but of course also larger parties up to a maximum of 100 to 150 people. This both for indoor and outdoor locations.

You can book me for parties such as;

Company parties
Weddings
Hall centers
Cultural venues
Birthdays
Anniversary parties
Nursing homes
Garden and neighborhood parties/ BBQ parties
Private parties

Of course I also like to perform in a Lounge bar, Cocktail bar, Beachclub, Dancing, Hotels, beach pavilion, (Grand)Café, Jazz Club/café etc.

If you want a successful party, then Allround Singer Wijnand is the right choice for you. I guarantee that you cannot stay on your chair!!!

The price for the act includes light and sound system and the sound man. Only travel expenses above 40 km one way will be charged.

Hope to see you at your (next) party!

Musical regards,

Wijnand Kaan

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