Ugly white Belly
Whats with Ugly White Belly?
Ugly White Belly was formed in 1992 by saxophonist Rolf Delfos and pianist Erwin Hoorweg. They were looking to expand their musical horizon by mixing jazz and pop. And boy did they succeed in an electronic Jazz sound that Rocks, and Rocks.
Not soon after they added bass player Boudewijn Lucas and guitarist Tjeerd van Zanen making it the right mix of musicians for this journey. After auditioning multiple drummers, Sjoerd van Bommel joined forces. And UWB took off.
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:
- Alto Sax – Rolf Delfos
- Drums (1995-1997) – Chris Strik
- Keys – Erwin Hoorweg
- Bass – Boudewijn Lucas
- Drums (1991-1995) – Sjoerd van Bommel
- Guitar – Tjeerd van Zanen
UWB changed the electronic jazz/pop landscape in the Netherlands
The collaboration of the band resulted in “South of No North”, Ugly White Belly’s first album.
This album secured their place in the Dutch nouveau jazz scene and resulted in concerts and radio performances throughout Holland. In 1995 Sjoerd van Bommel left the band and was replaced by Chris Strik, an up and coming jazz fusion drummer.
With Chris they recorded their second album ”Binc”. Which resulted in extensive touring.
Although the band ended in 1997, they’ve left a mark on the “electronic jazz/pop landscape in the Netherlands. All the members of Ugly White Belly are still active in the Dutch music scene. Both “South of No North” & “Binc” can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer and other digital platforms.
Have a listen and enjoy!
