William Schiøpffe | |
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Born | February 6, 1926 |
Died | January 2, 1981 | (aged 54)
Other names | often transcribed as William Schiopffe |
Occupation | Jazz drummer |
Years active | 1947–1981 |
William Schiøpffe (often transcribed as William Schiopffe; 6 February 1926 in Bangkok – 2 January 1981 in Kopenhagen), [1] was a Danish jazz drummer,
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.