What makes Beyond Broadway by Ilse Huizinga notable?

This album stands out for its unique blend of jazz and Broadway repertoire, which garnered positive reviews and introduced a new audience to Huizinga's vocal talents. It also contributed to the resurgence of interest in jazz interpretations of musical theater songs during the mid-2000s. When 'Beyond Broadway' was released in 2005, Ilse Huizinga was establishing herself as a notable jazz vocalist in the Netherlands. This album marked her transition from local performances to wider recognition, showcasing her interpretative skills on beloved musical theater standards.