Chris Peeters

“My name is Chris, my folks did the best they could”: this is the titlesong’s opening line of Chris Peeters’ debut album “My name is Chris”. Instantly the tone is set for this lighthearted album on which the cute, sometimes a little crazy songs will make sure you’ll break into a smile while listening.
On her album she combines light swing with a spicy and energetic pop sound.
She has a strong preference for an honest and intuitive musical approach, that’s why she decided to record her album live with a band.
For this album she combined forces with producer Dennis Kolen (Wyatt, Dennis Kolen, Stefan Schill) and mixer Huub Reijnders (Bløf, Giovanca, Valerius).

Chris grew up listening to Anita O’Day, Billie Holiday, Blossom Dearie and Madeleine Peyroux. These singers are now her main examples in music.
She went to the Rotterdam academy of music and graduated as a jazz singer. Ever since she’s following her wayward path as a vocalist and songwriter. Spot-on timing and flawless melodies are her trademark. With her subtle and warm performances she brings audiences into ecstasy. In the meantime Chris has emerged into a well-rounded musician with a distinct feel for sound an style.

Chris has performed on several jazz festivals in Costa Mesa (USA), Breda, Frankfurt, Wageningen, Eindhoven, Den Bosch, Prague en North Sea Jazz in The Hague. She has worked with the Gumbo Gabbers, Jimmy Lunceford Legacy Orchestra, Audubon, Joep Peeters & The Teriffic Ten and the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Band.
Her debut album “My name is Chris” will be released September 15th, 2011