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Biography by Craig Harris

The Dutch Swing College Band has endured numerous personnel changes in its more than fifty-year history as one of the Netherlands' top jazz ensembles. Although no members remain from the original group, the latest lineup continues to honor the tradition-rooted approach of the founders.

Bob Kaper (1939- ) replaced clarinet player Peter Schilperoort during an illness in 1966, and remained with the band; he has led the Dutch Swing College Band since Schilperoort's death in 1990. The fourth leader in the group's history, Kaper succeeds Frans Vink, Jr. (1945-46), Joop Schrier (1955-60), and Schilperoort (1946-55; 1960-1990). Kaper previously led the Beale Street Seven, a group he founded in 1957.

An amateur group from 1945 until turning professional in 1960, the Dutch Swing College Band reached their early peak in the late '40s, when they were tapped to accompany such jazz musicians as Sidney Bechet, Joe Venuti, and Teddy Wilson.

The New Melbourne Jazz Band recorded an album, A Tribute to the Dutch Swing College Band, featuring music associated with the Holland-based group.

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Biografía de Craig Harris

Dutch Swing College Band ha sufrido numerosos cambios de personal en sus más de cincuenta años de historia como uno de los mejores conjuntos de jazz de los Países Bajos. Aunque no quedan miembros del grupo original, la última alineación continúa honrando el enfoque arraigado por la tradición de los fundadores.

Bob Kaper (1939-) reemplazó al clarinete Peter Schilperoort durante una enfermedad en 1966, y permaneció con la banda; dirigió la  Dutch Swing College Band desde la muerte de Schilperoort en 1990. El cuarto líder en la historia del grupo, Kaper sucede a Frans Vink, Jr. (1945-46), Joop Schrier (1955-60) y Schilperoort (1946-55); 1960-1990). Anteriormente, Kaper dirigió la Beale Street Seven, un grupo que fundó en 1957.

Un grupo amateur desde 1945 hasta que se convirtió en profesional en 1960, el Dutch Swing College Band llegó a su punto más alto a finales de los años 40, cuando fueron elegidos para acompañar a músicos de jazz como Sidney Bechet, Joe Venuti y Teddy Wilson.

La New Melbourne Jazz Band grabó un álbum, A Tribute to the Dutch Swing College Band, con música asociada al grupo con sede en Holanda.

 

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Tracks
A1 - 'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
A2 - Sensation Rag
A3 - Riverside Blues
A4 - At A Georgia Camp Meeting
A5 - Peter's Swayin's
A6 - South
A7 - Weary Blues
B1 - Basin Street Blues
B2 - Copenhagen
B3 - Lazy River
B4 - Kitty's Dream
B5 - The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
B6 - Savoy Blues
B7 - Steamboat Stomp
B8 - 'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

Recorded at The Kurhaus Scheveningen Holland September 1955.

Label: Philips – B 08001 L
Released: 1955
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing
https://www.discogs.com/release/1534705-The-Dutch-Swing-College-Band-Swing-College-At-Home

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