The Herb Spectacles - The Incredible World of...
(Excelsior Recordings - Excel96061)




In June 2003 the debut CD of The Herb Spectacles was released by Excelsior Recordings. It included the song The Little House, written by Gijs, which was used for the famous swimming pool scene in the Dutch film Phileine Zegt Sorry.

The Herb Spectacles:
Gijs Levelt - trumpet
Markward J. Smit - trumpet
Marcel Kruup - guitar
Maarten Heijblok - bass
Vincent van Els - marimba, vibraphone, timpani
Philip ten Bosch - drums
Ron van der Flier - percussion

Guests:
Rob Ruijter - guitar, 6-string bass
Ruby Ruijter - vocals
Don van Dongen - acoustic 6- and 12-string guitar
Theo van Kampen - harmonica
Rinus Groeneveld - tenor saxophone
The Black Albino - parlando

Tracks:
1. Groovin' Herbs (V. van Els)
2. One Two Three (Madara, White, Borissof)
3. Sottopassaggio (D. van Dongen)
4. Cristal de Bohemia (A. Sainz)
5. Gamba Sagrada (F. Sloos)
6. The Little House (G. Levelt)
7. Off and Running (R. Drasnin)
8. La Luna Ti Guardera (D. van Dongen)
9. Hilo de Seda (A. Sainz)
10. Memories of Madrid (S. Lake)
11. Gray's Papaya (G. Levelt)
12. I'm an Old Cowhand (J. Mercer)
13. The Word (Lennon & McCartney)
14. And Many Others (D. van Dongen)
15. Ricky Tick (B. Salter)

Total duration: 46.54

Produced by: Rinus Groeneveld, Marcel Kruup & Maarten Heijblok
Recorded at: Greenfield Forever Studios, 2002
Recorded by: Rinus Groeneveld
Cover design: Edd
Cover photography: Gerard Jaeger
Liner notes: The Black Albino
Band concept: Marcel Kruup

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