For the recording of My Room, Reinier almost exclusively played on his first  Gypsy Jazz guitar: a 1979 Joseph DiMauro, Model Jazz II.

My Room can be seen as a heart meant tribute to Joseph Di Mauro. Or, as Django connoisseur, Michael Dregni says:  “Joseph Di Mauro worked alchemy on his guitars, and that glorious sound is alive throughout this album – warm, rich, and very human. And in thanks, Voet’s solo guitar piece “Pour Joseph” is dedicated to Joseph Di Mauro”.

Co-founder of the band Jan Brouwer, seemingly chuffed with his Favino #148 from 1972

Jet Stevens joined the band in 2008 and My Room is her first full album with  Pigalle44. Together with Jan she is responsible for a tight and swinging  rhythmsection.

Working with Jelle van Tongeren is just such bliss! A great sense of humour, interactive playing and fun! Reinier and Jelle really are a musical match.