Hendrik Meurkens, a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and vibraphone… Read Full Bio ↴Hendrik Meurkens, a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and vibraphone, is the most important jazz harmonica player since Toots Thielemans. German-born but now based in New York, Meurkens' recordings and performances garner worldwide acclaim because the transcendent beauty of his music has universal appeal.
A two-mallet player in the tradition of Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson, Hendrik Meurkens was en-route to being an instantly recognizable vibraphonist when he heard Toots Thielemans. Inspired by the sound of Thielemans' harmonica, he taught himself the difficult-to-master instrument.
Hendrik Meurkens' other life-changing musical experience was his introduction to samba and bossa nova. He was so moved by Brazilian music that, after perfecting his unique musical voice at Berklee as a vibraphone major, he moved to Rio in the early 1980s to totally immerse himself in the music and culture of Brazil.
A regular Monday night gig at the popular Rio club, Bar 21, soon demonstrated his acceptance by Brazilian musicians. Meurkens’ poignant, emotionally affecting harmonica proved to be a sound that Brazilians strongly embraced and, during his Rio days, he met many musicians who later became collaborators in both Europe and New York.
Back in Germany by 1983, he became a respected studio musician, recording with European Radio Orchestras and leading his own groups, as well as accompanying visiting legends like Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison and Buddy Tate. Within ten years he had established himself as the "new jazz harmonica voice" and moved to New York, thanks to an exclusive contract with the prestigious label Concord Records. He has since recorded fifteen albums, and continues to perform as both a guest artist and with his own groups, both in festivals and clubs globally.
Hendrik Meurkens’ profound involvement in both jazz and Brazilian music has resulted in a very personal and instantly recognizable version of Samba jazz. This music, a cross-cultural amalgam guaranteed to touch the heart, features his harmonica and vibes along with piano, bass and drums, playing his stirring originals and arrangements. The group has been documented on a number of CDs, most notably the Hendrik Meurkens desert island disc, October Colors.
As a featured artist, he has recorded with Charlie Byrd, Jimmy Cobb, Ivan Lins, Monty Alexander, Claudio Roditi, Manfredo Fest and Mundell Lowe, as well as backing such leading artists as Astrid Gilberto and Olivia Newton John and touring with the Ray Brown Trio, Paquito D'Rivera, Oscar Castro Neves, Herb Ellis, Herbie Mann, Charlie Byrd, and James Moody among many others.
As a respected instrumentalist on four continents, the emotional context of Meurkens' music transcends all musical barriers. Hendrik's new CD, Sambatropolis, has been released by Zoho Music. It is an exhilaratingly lively Latin jazz mix of contemporary Brazilian sambas and chorinhos, spiced with virtuosic North American bebop. Also a successful composer (his compositions have been recorded by other artists and featured in the Hollywood movie "Dolores Claiborne"), Hendrik Meurkens remains equally at home playing jazz or Brazilian music. "My mission is simple," he explains. "I want to create music of great beauty.”
A two-mallet player in the tradition of Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson, Hendrik Meurkens was en-route to being an instantly recognizable vibraphonist when he heard Toots Thielemans. Inspired by the sound of Thielemans' harmonica, he taught himself the difficult-to-master instrument.
Hendrik Meurkens' other life-changing musical experience was his introduction to samba and bossa nova. He was so moved by Brazilian music that, after perfecting his unique musical voice at Berklee as a vibraphone major, he moved to Rio in the early 1980s to totally immerse himself in the music and culture of Brazil.
A regular Monday night gig at the popular Rio club, Bar 21, soon demonstrated his acceptance by Brazilian musicians. Meurkens’ poignant, emotionally affecting harmonica proved to be a sound that Brazilians strongly embraced and, during his Rio days, he met many musicians who later became collaborators in both Europe and New York.
Back in Germany by 1983, he became a respected studio musician, recording with European Radio Orchestras and leading his own groups, as well as accompanying visiting legends like Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison and Buddy Tate. Within ten years he had established himself as the "new jazz harmonica voice" and moved to New York, thanks to an exclusive contract with the prestigious label Concord Records. He has since recorded fifteen albums, and continues to perform as both a guest artist and with his own groups, both in festivals and clubs globally.
Hendrik Meurkens’ profound involvement in both jazz and Brazilian music has resulted in a very personal and instantly recognizable version of Samba jazz. This music, a cross-cultural amalgam guaranteed to touch the heart, features his harmonica and vibes along with piano, bass and drums, playing his stirring originals and arrangements. The group has been documented on a number of CDs, most notably the Hendrik Meurkens desert island disc, October Colors.
As a featured artist, he has recorded with Charlie Byrd, Jimmy Cobb, Ivan Lins, Monty Alexander, Claudio Roditi, Manfredo Fest and Mundell Lowe, as well as backing such leading artists as Astrid Gilberto and Olivia Newton John and touring with the Ray Brown Trio, Paquito D'Rivera, Oscar Castro Neves, Herb Ellis, Herbie Mann, Charlie Byrd, and James Moody among many others.
As a respected instrumentalist on four continents, the emotional context of Meurkens' music transcends all musical barriers. Hendrik's new CD, Sambatropolis, has been released by Zoho Music. It is an exhilaratingly lively Latin jazz mix of contemporary Brazilian sambas and chorinhos, spiced with virtuosic North American bebop. Also a successful composer (his compositions have been recorded by other artists and featured in the Hollywood movie "Dolores Claiborne"), Hendrik Meurkens remains equally at home playing jazz or Brazilian music. "My mission is simple," he explains. "I want to create music of great beauty.”
Mimosa
Hendrik Meurkens Lyrics
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Dree Low Straynané Jag kan inte slappna av, hur ska jag sova? Högvar…
DYLYN Hey, I'm having a fucked up day And all the walls…
Fiorella Mannoia Il silenzio imbarazzato Di chi sa di non tornare La lasciò s…
GONTITI 誰かと比べるような 恋なんてしなくていい 誰も知らない (秘密の) その扉開けてあげる もしも全ての光を (思い出も)…
Jae Lynx Mally (Mally), Mall (Mall) You no nothing I′m gettin' over B…
Josefinito My mimosa Early morning Feeling you're low Juice it good Le…
KOTOKO なんか今日も空見上げ ずっとチクチクしてる 全てを変える恋が 始まってしまったのでしょうか? 瞬きみたいに 増えてゆ…
Lorentz feat. jj (Ingen) Ah rutorna veva ner dom Gatorna, åker ner för dom Y…
Los Sucesores de la Bestia hora de dejar pasar todos tus manejes detrás no te hagás l…
Madlight Girl you come back tonight Baby girl sip that mimosa And we…
Mannoia Fiorella Il silenzio imbarazzato Di chi sa di non tornare La lasciò s…
Mintzkov this cold will keep up for a while i have heared until…
Mintzkov Luna this cold will keep up for a while i have…
Nesha Nycee Bridge: Mimosa it’s up, it’s up, up, it’s up, just to…
Ngọc Sơn Vì sao ta chẳng nói biết rằng mai chúng ta…
P.E.A.C.E. Mimosas at socials A breakfast for the old souls At golf clu…
Rini It don't rain in California Not a single cloudy day Ride a…
Sara Montiel Vivo ciega enamorada De un hombre Moreno Que me tiene loca …
The Gospellers 誰かと比べるような 恋なんてしなくていい 誰も知らない (秘密の) その扉開けてあげる もしも全ての光を (思い出も)…
Tymek Spacer brzegiem morza Lekki jak wiosenny deszcz Kieszeń pełn…
Ursus Factory Miksi mun luotani lähdit, mikset sä palaa takaisin Oo, Mimos…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Hendrik Meurkens:
Body and Soul My heart is sad and lonely For you I sigh, for…
In A Sentimental Mood In A Sentimental Mood I can see the stars come…
My Foolish Heart The night is like a lovely tune Beware my foolish heart How…
My One and Only Love The very thought of you makes my heart sing Like an…
Scrapple from the Apple I was dancin' with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz When…
Sophisticated Lady Sophisticated lady tryin' to change my ways Just because you…
Speak Low Speak low when you speak, love, Our summer day withers away…
The Shadow Of Your Smile The shadow of your smile When you have gone Will color all…
YOU DON You don't know what love is 'Til you've learned the meaning…
You Don't Know What Love Is You don't know what love is 'Til you've learned the meaning…
You Go To My Head You go to my head And you linger like a haunting…
You Stepped Out Of A Dream You stepped out of a dream You are too wonderful to…
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