Willem Breuker
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Saxophonists · 1944–2010

Willem Breuker

Dutch musician (1944–2010)

Born
4 November 1944
Amsterdam
Died
23 July 2010
Amsterdam
Country
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Active
1966–2010
Record labels
BV Haast Records
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Willem Breuker was a jazz musician who played saxophone and bass clarinet. Willem Breuker was born on 4 November 1944 in Amsterdam and died on 23 July 2010 in Amsterdam. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: BV Haast Records. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Lunchconcert for Three Barrelorgans” (1969) to “Overtime/Überstunden” (1994). Honours include VPRO/Boy Edgar Award (1970), Paul Acket Award and Matthijs Vermeulen Award.

Willem Breuker (4 November 1944 – 23 July 2010) was a Dutch bandleader, composer, arranger, saxophonist, and clarinetist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Lunchconcert for Three Barrelorgans 1969 · Live
The Message 1971 · Live
Baal Brecht Breuker 1974 · BVHAAST Doodzonde 1978 · BVHAAST Getrommel in de nacht = tambours dans la nuit (Musique pour la pièce de Bertolt Brecht) 1978 · BVHAAST Twice a Woman - Twee vrouwen 1979 · BVHAAST De illusionist 1983 · Ariola
Herman Heijermans - The Samuel Falkland Show / Bertolt Brecht - The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui 1990
Overtime/Überstunden 1994 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Willem Breuker is credited as a sideman

1967 Globe Unity — Alexander von Schlippenbach, Globe Unity Orchestra saxophone
1967 New Acoustic Swing Duo — Han Bennink & Willem Breuker reeds
1969 The 8th of July 1969 — Gunter Hampel alto saxophone, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Willem Breuker play?

Willem Breuker is known for playing saxophone and bass clarinet.

When and where was Willem Breuker born?

Willem Breuker was born 4 November 1944 in Amsterdam.

What are Willem Breuker's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Baal Brecht Breuker (1974), Doodzonde (1978), Getrommel in de nacht = tambours dans la nuit (Musique pour la pièce de Bertolt Brecht) (1978), Twice a Woman - Twee vrouwen (1979) and De illusionist (1983).

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