Tuesday afternoon, November 24. In the Bovenzaal (Upper Hall) of Paradiso. Raymond van het Groenewoud is being interviewed by Gijs Groenteman and is performing a few songs to mark the release of the album 'Live in Paradiso'.The world was just emerging from quarantine; to celebrate that victory over the virus in style, Raymond van het Groenewoud performed in his Amsterdam. And in Paradiso, no less, the venue of his boyhood dreams.The concert had been postponed five times, but that evening, it finally happened. And what a night it was. For three hours, he sang of old flames and new loves. As always, with plenty of humor, the occasional heartfelt cry, and even a rare surge of nostalgia; but always with fire in his fingers and his soul. He is past seventy, but a magician never forgets his tricks.The night at Paradiso was given a delightful beat by the band backing him, but also by the audience before him: they applauded ever louder and danced ever more wildly. "I was immersed in a bath of appreciation and love," Raymond said later, "like nothing I had ever experienced before. It was like a dream from start to finish."By his own account, it was his best concert ever. And fortunately, recording equipment was running that night.No night lasts forever, but there is hope: on November 27, the album Live in Paradiso hits the shelves. For anyone wanting to replay that night; during special moments or whenever the mood strikes.On November 24, around 1:30 PM, Raymond van het Groenewoud will present the album in the Bovenzaal of Paradiso itself. A relaxed Tuesday afternoon. Gijs Groenteman asks questions, and the master himself performs three songs on the piano. Perhaps you’ll be in the audience this time.Space is limited to 100 people, so book quickly by sending an email to: barend@excelsior-recordings.com