William Schiøpffe (often transcribed as William Schiopffe; 6 February 1926 in Bangkok – 2 January 1981 in Kopenhagen),[1] was a Danish jazz drummer,
William Schiøpffe | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 6, 1926 |
| Died | January 2, 1981 (aged 54) |
| Other names | often transcribed as William Schiopffe |
| Occupation | Jazz drummer |
| Years active | 1947–1981 |
He began playing professionally in 1947.[2] During his career he performed with Jørgen Ryg,[3] Arne Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Lars Gullin, Max Brüel, Stan Getz (on Stan Getz at Large - 1960, In Sweden 1958-60),[4][5] Bud Powell,[6] Ella Fitzgerald[7] amongst others.
References
edit- ^ "Radio Swiss Jazz - Musikdatenbank - Musiker".
- ^ Büchmann-Møller, Frank (2003). "Schiöpffe, William". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J686900.
- ^ "Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums". The Billboard. Vol. 70, no. 28. 14 July 1958. p. 47.
- ^ "Born to be blue - Stan Getz - Muziekweb".
- ^ "In Sweden 1958-60". Amazon Germany.
- ^ Charette, Brian (April 2015). "During This Time Oscar Peterson/Ben Webster/Tony Inzalaco/ Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (MIG) Bouncing With Bud Bud Powell (Storyville)". The New York City Jazz Record. No. 156. p. 28.
- ^ Nicholson, Stuart (2004). Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (updated ed.). Routledge. p. 307. ISBN 978-0-41-597119-5.
External links
edit- William Schiøpffe discography at Discogs
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