Peter Schilperoort (1919 – 1990), also known as Pat Bronx, was a Dutch musician, famous for his work with the Dutch Swing College Band, and projects with other well-known musicians. He is most recognised as a saxophone and

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player, but also played the guitar and the

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. Leading the Dutch Swing College Band from 1946 to 1955, then from 1960 to 1990, his style was Dixieland, a style popular at the start of the twentieth century. His band became widely popular across Europe, Australia, Asia and South America in 1960, known as a Dixieland revival band.

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''Peter Schilperoort''
at discogs.com * Lex Lammen
Schilperoort, Anne Peter (1919-1990)
in: ''Biografisch Woordenboek van Nederland''.

1919 births 1990 deaths Dixieland bandleaders Dixieland revivalist clarinetists Dutch clarinetists Dutch jazz saxophonists Male saxophonists Musicians from The Hague 20th-century saxophonists 20th-century Dutch male musicians Male jazz musicians Dutch Swing College Band members {{Netherlands-musician-stub