Hommage À Bobby Deleer by L'ADM Show Orchestra – A Toast to Nostalgia with a Belgian Twist
Alright, let’s talk about Hommage À Bobby Deleer. This album is like stepping into a cozy jazz club in Belgium, where everyone seems to know each other and the vibe is just right. It’s got that mix of Jazz, Folk, World, Country, Brass & Military stuff that feels both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. L’ADM Show Orchestra really brings their A-game here, paying tribute to Bobby Deleer (whoever he was—I’ll Google him later) with charm and style.
The tracklist has some gems, but two songs stuck out for me: “Hello Dolly” and “Sam’s Boogie.” Now, I know “Hello Dolly” isn’t exactly new material—it’s one of those tunes you’ve heard a million times—but this version? Man, it’s got swagger. The brass section hits hard without being over-the-top, and there’s this playful bounce in the rhythm that makes you wanna grab someone’s hand and spin ‘em around the room. Like, yeah, we all know the melody, but they make it feel alive again, y’know?
Then there’s “Sam’s Boogie.” Oh man, this one’s wild. If you’re into boogie-woogie piano riffs and horns that sound like they’re having way too much fun, this is your jam. There’s something infectious about how loose and unpolished it feels—like the band decided halfway through recording, “Screw perfection, let’s just go for it!” And honestly? That energy works. It’s messy in the best possible way, like dancing barefoot on a creaky wooden floor.
One thing I dig about this album is how it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, the musicianship is tight, but it never feels stiff or pretentious. You can tell these guys are having a blast playing together, and that vibe totally rubs off on the listener. Plus, coming from Belgium—a place not exactly known as a hotspot for jazz—it’s cool to hear how they put their own spin on these genres. Hats off to A.D.M. Records for letting them do their thing.
So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’s equal parts classy and carefree, give Hommage À Bobby Deleer a shot. Just don’t blame me when “Sam’s Boogie” gets stuck in your head for days. Honestly, though, who names a song “Sam’s Boogie”? Is Sam even real? Maybe he’s the secret hero of this whole project. Or maybe I’m overthinking it after listening to this thing three times in a row. Either way, good stuff.
