Rob Agerbeek | |
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 Agerbeek in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robbert Arris Jules Agerbeek |
| Born | 28 September 1937 Batavia, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 5 July 2023 (aged 85) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Genres | Boogie-woogie, Dixieland jazz, swing, contemporary jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1956–2023 |
| Labels | CBS, Polydor, Dexterity, Munich, Oldie Blues, Timeless, Lime Tree, Jazzz'91, Blue Jack Jazz, Venus |
Robbert Arris Jules Agerbeek (28 September 1937 – 5 July 2023) was an Indo Dutch boogie-woogie and jazz pianist and winner of several jazz concourses in the Netherlands in the late 1950s. He was regarded as one of Europe's finest jazz pianists, covering the full spectrum of jazz styles from his early days of Boogie-woogie to Chicago traditional Jazz, swing and contemporary jazz.[1] Agerbeek gained recognition as a highly regarded accompanist for numerous renowned American jazz musicians who toured and resided in Europe during the 1960s and 1970s. Notable collaborations included performances with Gene Ammons, Art Blakey, Don Byas, Johnny Griffin, Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley, and Ben Webster. Agerbeek's ability to adapt to different musical styles impressed audiences and critics alike. In the 1980s, he surprised many by transitioning to traditional jazz and joining the Dutch Swing College Band.[2]
- ^ "Rhine Town Dixie Preachers". Rtdp.nl. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ "Take Three with Rob Agerbeek". FLOPHOUSE. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2023.