- Peter Schilperoort
Infobox musical artist
Name =Peter Schilperoort
Background = musician
Birth_name = Peter Schilperoort
Born = birth date|1919|11|4The Hague ,The Netherlands
Died = death date|1990|11|17
Origin =The Hague ,The Netherlands
Genre =Jazz ,Dixieland ,old-style jazz
Occupation =musician Peter Schilperoort (born
November 4 ,1919 ) was a Dutchmusician , famous for his work with theDutch Swing College Band , and projects with other well-knownmusicians . He is most recognised as asaxophone andclarinet player, but also played theguitar and thebanjo . Leading theDutch Swing College Band from 1946 to 1955, then from 1960 to 1990, his style wasDixieland , a style popular at the start of the 20th century. His band became widely popular acrossEurope ,Australia ,Asia andSouth America in 1960, known as a Dixieland revival band. His legacy in old-stylejazz has been understated. He had two sons,Bill Schilperoort andBert Schilperoort , who live inThe Netherlands andEngland respectively. Bert is also ajazz musician .Peter Schilperoort was survived byAnkie Schilperoort , who still lives onThe Kaag , nearAmsterdam .References
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Peter+Schilperoort "Peter Schilperoort"]
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