Lyricism and groove should not be contradictory. The same applies to pace, depth 

and gracefulness, let alone swing and intelligence. In addition, the compositions of 

the Amsterdam-based pianist also tell wonderful stories, which really dots the i´s. 

Doepke, a romantic at heart like Bill Evans – who gets a beautiful tribute with Bill´s Mood – 

as well as a realist in the tradition of Horace Silver, has developed his own signature on 

the 88 keys with a clear touch and a sovereign technique, that clearly distinguishes him 

from the German jazz pianist masses.

You´ll see someone buckled down to a concert grand, who is equally familiar with sunlit 

open spaces in a forest and the liveliness of a metropolis, witness „Heaven Knows“ and 

Looking For Trouble“.               

(Dr. Tobias Böcker, English translation by Emiel Wienholts)