Fruitcake

FRUITCAKE (1982 ~ ?) Breezy jazz/fusion group from the Netherlands. Original members: ? Benny Baan: Keyboards ? Rob Taekema: Guitars ? Jan Paul Driessen: Bass ? Bart Adrichem[: Drums Discography: 1 FRUITCAKE ('83) - VICTOR (Japan) and DURECO BENELUX 2 FRUITCAKE 2 ('84) - VICTOR (Japan) and DURECO BENELUX 3 FRUITCAKE 3: SUMMER REMINISCENCE ('86) ? VICTOR (Japan) and DURECO BENELUX 4 Where's England? ('92) - ?

Breezy jazz/fusion group from the Netherlands.

Original members:

? Benny Baan: Keyboards
? Rob Taekema: Guitars
? Jan Paul Driessen: Bass
? Bart Adrichem[: Drums

Discography:

1 FRUITCAKE ('83) - VICTOR (Japan) and DURECO BENELUX
2 FRUITCAKE 2 ('84) - VICTOR (Japan) and DURECO BENELUX
3 FRUITCAKE 3: SUMMER REMINISCENCE ('86) ? VICTOR (Japan) and DURECO BENELUX
4 Where's England? ('92) - ?

Starting from their 2nd album, the main driving forces were Benny and Rob using other musicians for support. Probably their most notable tunes are:

- I Like the Way
- You've Got Me Groovin'
- Wheelin' and Dealin'
- Heartbeat
- Lobster Fusion
- Casino Jump
- Rythm+Shoes

Currently Rob is a member of Harlem Delight. The where abouts of Benny are unknown. Probably chillin' in one of dem cafes in Amsterdam.