Single Track
Spaanse Kerjakker en Rinkink
by Henco Espag
James Adler, piano
Legends, Romances and Lullabies brings together music from different eras and sensibilities, united by a shared fascination with melody, character and memory.
Spaanse Kerjakker en Rinkink (Spanish Horseplay and Hijinks) invites the listener back into the carefree world of childhood—running, playing, and inventing games in the yard, where time seemed endless, and joy came easily. The Afrikaans phrase kerjakker en rinkink evokes playful antics and lighthearted mischief, setting the tone for a piece brimming with motion and fun. Through a Spanish-influenced tango lens, the music blends spirited Latin salsa rhythms with lively harmonic turns, creating a sound world that is both nostalgic and exuberant.
Recorded at Yamaha Artist Services Piano Studio
in New York City
Jeanne Velonis, Producer and Engineer
Henco Espag - Spaanse Kerjakker en Rinkink
About Spaanse Kerjakker en Rinkink...
- "... brimming with suggestions of Spanish folk melodies and dances, couched in brilliant keyboard writing, all realized superbly by Adler." - Ken Meltzer, Fanfare
- "This is music of puckish wit, and Adler’s plays with its dynamic and tempo contrasts to great effect." - Henry Fogel, Fanfare
Published by
Cicerone MA (Utrecht, NL)
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