Hermine Deurloo’s style on the chromatic harmonica is characterized as being rich, lyrical, and varied, combined with effortless fluency. Hermine studied saxophone at the Amsterdam Conservatory while, at the same time, teaching herself to play the harmonica.
She’s recorded and performed all over the world and with musicians such as Steve Gadd, Jim Black, Han Bennink, Tony Scherr, Willem Breuker Kollektief, Candy Dulfer, Al Jarreau, the Metropole Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and last but not least the famous English jazz musicians Gwilym Simcock on piano and Mike Walker guitar.
In 2016 Hermine Deurloo and drum legend Steve Gadd, together with Tony Scherr and Kevin Hays, released “Riverbeast”, a collection of tunes composed by Hermine, as well as other members of the group.
In 2024/2025 Hermine will be giving concerts with Gwilym Simcock & Mike Walker, Mike Boddé, Erik Verwey Trio and the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw.
Jazzenzo – Cyriel Pluimakers: “It is clear that Deurloo adds another dimension to the brilliant playing of the immortal ‘Toots’: complex rhythms, softly abrasive dissonances and attention to current musical trends. We are waiting for an international breakthrough of this unique harmonica player.”
“Hermine shines with only accurate notes” – Jazzflits
Draai om je oren – Louis Lobbens: “In the imaginative and varied compositions, Deurloo’s dreamy and alternately cheerful, melodic solos are an added value.”
Music mosaic– Bernard Lefèvre: “Hermine Deurloo creates a rich and varied soundscape in which her masterful control of the chromatic harmonica comes into its own.”
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