Jan Leliveld is a late bloomer. The singer made her successful debut at the age of 53 with the album Dit Is Mijn Leven (2009). Before that, Leliveld had an import and export company in flowers for more than twenty years. The nice thing is that Leliveld incorporates those experiences into his songs. Borsato or Froger don't sing that quickly about what it's like to run a company, but Leliveld does
… that in De Zaak. It sounds like Froger is singing a motivational speech, but Jan Leliveld does it and dares to do it. He is therefore a real self-made man that many Dutch people recognize themselves in. During this concert in Aalsmeer, he sings the songs from his debut album supplemented with a few covers and medleys. The live band (with in the background choir, among others, ex-Frizzle Sizzle member Mandy Huydts) does this expertly and plays a repertoire that is in line with Froger and Wolter Kroes. The many camera shots from the cheerful audience prove that Jan can throw a party. With Jan Leliveld another new star shines in the Dutch sky. (PdK)more
