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Back To Basic celebrates 30 years with a Revisited Album
In 2019 “Not Over Yet” was the third album of succesful Dutch fusion band Back to Basic. Now in 2023 the band celebrates 30 years of music with the release of a fourth album called ” 93 – ’96 Revisited“. Back To Basic albums are available on multiple streaming sites, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube.
In 2023 it was exactly 30 years since our first album “Give All You Got” saw the light of day. In honor of that, a new album was produced with “Revisited versions” of a selection of existing tracks from the 1st and 2nd albums plus a forgotten B-side. And they sound great! Spread the word & enjoy!
We are Back To Basic
If you are not familiar with us yet: We are a Dutch Fusion band that has been together in one form or another for thirty years. Back to Basic’s music can be described as funky, jazzy and soulful.
Back to Basic are:
- Lead vocals – Theo Braams
- Bass & Clavinet – Michel van Schie
- Drums & Backing Vocals – Sjoerd van Bommel
- Percussion – Leen van Rij
- Tenor & Baritone Saxophone – Peter Broekhuizen
- Trombone – Jel Jongen
- Wurlitzer, Hammond & Piano – Tyn Smit
- Guitars – Tjeerd van Zanen
Back To Basic celebrates 30 years with a Revisited Album
Back To Basic has had its share of success. In 1993 their debut album “Give All U Got” not only got raving reviews in the US but also produced a hit single called “Leave Me Alone” which reached nr 24 in the Dutch Top 40. It took another three years before their second Album “No Mumbo Jumbo” hit the stores. In the mean time Back To Basic toured and in 1997 featured as support act for legend rocker Joe Cocker. In 2019 the band released the third album, appropriately named “Not Over Yet”. An now exactly 30 years after the first album a new album called “Revsited ’93 – ’96” with re-freshed versions of some of our greatest songs
Over the decades Back To Basic has attracted a loyal fan base who have patiently been waiting for the band to hit the road again and produce a new album. As with each new album, fans will immediately recognize the band’s live energy that has always attracted a strong live following. And as a tribute to our followers, one of our biggest fans even features on the “Not Over Yet” front cover!
Take a look at some of our live Radio performances on this page.
Back To Basic: 3 decades of music
Back To Basic has had its share of success. In 1993 their debut album “Give All U Got” not only got raving reviews in the US but also produced a hit single called “Leave Me Alone” which reached nr 24 in the Dutch Top 40. It took another three years before their second Album “No Mumbo Jumbo” hit the stores. In the mean time Back To Basic toured and in 1997 featured as support act for legend rocker Joe Cocker. In 2019 the band released the third album, appropriately named “Not Over Yet”. An now exactly 30 years after the first album a new album called “Revsited ’93 – ’96” with re-freshed versions of some of our greatest songs
Over the decades Back To Basic has attracted a loyal fan base who have patiently been waiting for the band to hit the road again and produce a new album. As with each new album, fans will immediately recognize the band’s live energy that has always attracted a strong live following. And as a tribute to our followers, one of our biggest fans even features on the “Not Over Yet” front cover!
Take a look at some of our live Radio performances on this page.
