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Nederlands Jazz ArchiefEnglish:Saxophonist Susanne Alt hails from Germany but has long been a part of our jazz scene. Royalty For Real has the aura of a prestigious product. It is also a tribute to the late trumpeter Roy Hargrove. Hargrove was fond of participating in the after-hours sessions at North Sea Jazz; Alt occasionally played alongside him there – hence Bel Air Bop, one of the seven tracks. The saxophonist/flutist wrote five of the tracks herself, in addition to The Nearness of You and Roy Allan by Hargrove. The album was recorded in February 2022 in New York with pianist James Hurt, bassist Gerald Cannon, and drummer Willie Jones III. - jaz.inTranslation:A saxophonist and DJ based in Amsterdam pays tribute to her beloved trumpet players with this work, centering on her original compositions.Born in 1978 and debuting in 2004, Susanne Alt moved to Amsterdam in 1996, where she has been active on the European jazz scene. Combining her saxophone skills with her work as a DJ, she has released a new album that features a jazz-funk sound. Including original compositions and standards, this album is both a celebration of her musical influences and a showcase of her unique style. The album, recorded in New York last February, features a prominent performance by jazz musicians Roy Allan and others, with vibrant performances filled with groove and sophisticated improvisations.