- Born
- 27 November 1941
Amsterdam - Died
- 12 April 2020
Rosa Spier Huis - Country
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Discography
- 14 albums
Biography
Louis van Dijk was a jazz musician who played piano. Louis van Dijk was born on 27 November 1941 in Amsterdam and died on 12 April 2020 in Rosa Spier Huis. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “When a Man Loves a Woman” (1968) to “Windmills of your mind” (2013). Honours include Golden Harp.
Louis van Dijk, also spelled Louis van Dyke (27 November 1941 – 12 April 2020), was a Dutch pianist. Born as Arnold Ludwig van Dijk in Amsterdam, he studied solo piano at the Amsterdam Conservatorium. Louis van Dijk became well known for his improvisational talent in the classical genre. He played with Pim Jacobs and Pieter van Vollenhoven under the name Gevleugelde Vrienden ("Winged Friends"). In September 2005, he played at a charity concert at the Concertgebouw to raise funds for New Orleans after the city was hit by Hurricane Katrina. For his accomplishments as a musician, he was awarded the honorary title of Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion. He died in Laren, aged 78.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Louis van Dijk is credited as a sideman
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Louis van Dijk play?
Louis van Dijk is known for playing piano.
When and where was Louis van Dijk born?
Louis van Dijk was born 27 November 1941 in Amsterdam.
What are Louis van Dijk's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include When a Man Loves a Woman (1968), Louis van Dyke Plays Lennon-McCartney (1970), Waar blijft u met uw wonderen (14 psalmen en gezangen) (1970), Mariposa (1971) and Bluesette (1972).
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