Dutch Swing Band College

the " Dutch Swing Band" College; is a group of Jazz Dutch.

Biography

The group is composed of large tenors of the jazz and is directed by Peter Schilpoort until 1990. The composition of the group forever be fixed. It changes with the liking of the departures and the newcomers. In fact the composition of the group changes almost with each album or each concert.

At the beginning

The group at summer created on May 5th, 1945 the day of the release of the Netherlands of the 2nd world war.

The composition was:

Even if at the beginning there were not a standard style, about 1946 the group with selected to play of the Dixieland. In the same year leadership of the group at summer entrusted to Peter Schilperoort whereas Frans Vink left the group. This one was replaced by Joop Schrier with the piano. The orchestra at the same time wide summer with the participations of Kees van Dorsser (Trumpet), Wim Kolstee (trombone) and Arie Merkt (battery), those corresponding to the musical direction taken by the group. The name of the group was not fixed at the beginning. The orchestra at summer often named (on the labels of disc of the time) " The Orchestrated the Dutch Swing College" off;. Around 1948 the first recordings vinyls began and from the blow the popularity of the quickly increased orchestra. Years 1940 and 1950 marked the revival of the Dixieland. It was the music with the mode in the young people.

Years of success

Years 1950 were the triumph of the orchestra. Its characteristic required and product were centered on the use of 2 Clarinettiste S and 2 Trompettiste S. With dimensions of Peter Schilperoort there was Dim Kesber with the 2nd Clarinette. The 2nd Trompette was entrusted to various person. In addition to the recordings vinyls there was also broadcasting " live". The group with also drawn the attention apart from the Netherlands. Very known artists of the world of the Jazz were the guests of the group, inter alia soprano Saxophoniste Sidney Bechet (who writes for the group since become celebrates the title " Dutch Swing Blues" College;), and the singer Neva Raphaello who soothsayer invited of honor and regular since the recording of the title " Doctor Jazz".

Like city in the introduction, the composition of the group was not fixed (especially at its beginnings and in the years 1950). Meanwhile the double bass had been entrusted to Bob van Oven and Arie Ligthart played the banjo and the guitar. Very perfectionist Peter Schilpoort remained leader of the group.

Years 1950 remained great successes such as " Doctor Jazz" , " When the Holy go Marching In" (both recorded out of the 2 faces of a 78 turn recorded in 2 parts), " King To carry Stomp" (with Sidney Bechet), " Dutch Swing Blues" College; (also with and written by Sidney Bechet), " Cake Walking Babies Back Home" , " My Homme" and titrates it being able to be named the Hymne of the group since the beginning: " Way Down Yonder in New Orleans".

Peter Schilperoort left the group in 1955 to go to work at the Avionneur Fokker as a Engineer. He was replaced with the direction of the group by the pianist Joop Schrier. As new Clarinettiste we will find Jan Morks. For the departure of Peter Schilpoort and in his honor at summer organized a great concert with the " Kurthaus " with Scheveningen. The vinyl in the concert is always an object of collection.

Of amateur with Professionnel

With beginning of the year 1960 we observe a decline with close to the public of the music Dixieland. The group thus decided to diversify its repertory, but the " dixie " remained well anchored nevertheless. In the same movement the group became professional. Until there all were amateur and had a trade to live. Within sight of the choice of the orchestra Peter Schilpoort decided to reinstate " son" group. Joop Schrier, Wybe Buma and Wim Kolstee left the group.

As a professional orchestra the group continued to have success. The rounds were connected outside the Netherlands. And even if interest for the music " dixie" decreased the group with always known to keep a public of fans. Sonority characteristic of the orchestra was preserved. Only the piano disappeared from the formation. The clarinettist Jan Morks and the beater Martien Beenen primarily left the group because of a mutual incompatibility between Peter Schilperoort and Jan Morks.

Since 1990

Peter Schilpoort died in 1990. He until had directed the formation there for almost 40 years (of 1946 to 1990 with an absence of 1955 to 1960). The place of leader at summer entrusted to the clarinettist Bob Kaper. The composition of the group changed regularly as that was already the case. The arrival of new musicians have like effect the experimentation of new musical tendencies. Bob Kaper left the rigor of before marking the renovation of the group.

Bob Kaper decided all the same into 2000 to alter in-depth the orchestra to arrive at a composition of 8 musicians such as had known the group at its hour of glory of the years 1950. A complete return to the sources without in being a certified copy. On the other hand typical sound DSC (Dutch Swing College) had been found.

The " group; The Dutch Swing Band" College; is the orchestral composition of professional jazz having lasted more in the world. It counts many fans since 1945. It is not astonishing that certain compositions of musicians have preferences near the public. There is nothing without beginning. The " Dutch Swing Band" College; with always lived with its time. Playing of the musical compositions written by the members of the group or arrangements of existing titles. A marriage of " before and of the présent" who with fact that musical quality was maintained with very an high level.

Members

Artists aillant contributed to the " Dutch Swing Band" College;:

Several artists are invited:

Discography

See also: Discography of Dutch Swing College Band, Discography

  • 1955 : Dixieland Goes Dutch
  • 1959 : Swinging Studio Sessions
  • 1961: 12 Jazz Classics
  • 1962: Dixie Gone Dutch
  • 1964 : The Dutch Swing College Band Meets Teddy Wilson
  • 1971: Dutch Swing College Band Meets Joe Venuti
  • 1981: DIGITAL Dixie
  • 1985: DIGITAL Anniversary
  • 1997: Live 1974
  • 2005 : The Swing Codes
  • 2006: Swing that Music

External bonds

  • Official site of the group

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