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New Album is OUT! (Spring 2026)


Crazy World of Love is a collection of original songs, reimagined jazz standards and newly written vocalese (to solos by Rebecca Parris, Stan Getz, & John Proulx), recorded at the iconic Studio 2 in Hilversum with Dutch jazz masters Rob van Bavel (piano/arrangements), Frans van Geest (bass), Vincent Koning (guitar), Marcel Serierse (drums), Jan Menu (tenor/baritone sax). Special guest Benny Benack III appears on the track Angel of Mine.

A lyrical, fresh jazz voice with an original take on the tradition.

 

REVIEWS
 

"Collaborating with Dutch jazz royalty—including pianist Rob van Bavel and his trio, Alexandra steps fully into her own as a lyricist and arranger, seamlessly bridging her American jazz upbringing with a vibrant European sensibility..."
C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"...thoughtful, soulful originals with fresh takes on standards and wildly inventive vocalese...all at once intimate and adventurous... an appealing balance of interpretive skill, creative imagination and heartfelt sincerity. Supported by strong musicianship and thoughtful arrangements, she delivers a heartfelt recording that celebrates not only romance, but enduring connections that give life meaning."
— Jonathan Widran,
JWVibe


"...singing with maturity and richness...The fun part of this album is how she takes material that we thought our ears are accustomed to and gives them a creative and playful perspective. Sophisticated lady..."
— George Harris, JazzWeekly

"A singer who invests something of herself in her work... Louise's phrasing is very good throughout, as is her connection with the words... Her delivery has a jaunty quality that I found infectious... music that is simply good jazz delivered with emotional attachment, delicacy of touch, and creativity."

— Simon Defty, SimplyJazzTalk

"Brings heart and skill... she also takes chances. Crazy World of Love is delicious and Louise scats along and adds vocalese to Johnny Mandel's Hershey Bar...Fun choices all." 
— Marc Myers (US), JazzWax,
New Music of Note.

 

""Louise Alexandra has an engaging personality and a wonderful sense of swing. Her interpretations of standards and new compositions are adventurous and intelligent. An album that deserves to be heard."

— Jeroen Jansen (NL), Jazzenzo

All thirteen tracks were a joy to listen to..Meaningful interpretation of the lyric..Louise intoxicates my soul with her voice."

— Lance Liddle (UK), Bebop Spoken Here 

UPCOMING...(see events)
June 10: Pangea, NYC, US | September 11: Jazz at the Club (Leonardo) Den Haag, NL | November 21: Boston, US

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Release concert at De Berenkuil, Utrecht, March 27 2026

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