'...interesting group of improvisations and composed pieces...his playing has an earnestness and sincerity that is compelling in its simplicity....the album holds a fairly consistent mood throughout...'
(Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano publications)


'It took five years for Bakker's magnificent sophomore album, Whisperkiss, to be released. It has been called both moody and charming. "Little Dance," "Gentle Melody," and "Tolerance and Emotion" are some of the beautiful tracks on the recording that Bakker fans, new or old, wouldn't want to miss. ~ (Charlotte Dillon, All Music Guide)

Johan's recommendation: 5. The kiss
Check it out, don't miss it ....

Kathy Parsons: Little dance ('lovely piece with tragic quality'), Tolerance and emotion ('possibly the most powerful work on the album'), Gentle Melody and Breeze ('...my favorite pieces on this CD'), Plain Swing ('bluesy little surprise') and Extra Recording ('would have been a shame to have left off..'). For a long review of this album read Kathy Parsons: www.musicmediagroup.com/bakker.htm


Other solo album: Het Verlangen (desire). Coming winter 2005, solo album: Concert for Civilization.

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