Erik van der Luijt

Pianist

Birthday August 22, 1970

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Netherlands

Age 54 years old

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About

Dubbed the Dutch Oscar Peterson who was said to have "a muscular, surging swing and a powerful left hand" by jazz experts.

Before Fame

He began his piano studies when he was four and eventually enrolled in the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.

Trivia

He branched out in 2005 and founded VEGAS. The band was devoted mainly to playing his compositions.

Family Life

He married fellow jazz singer Ilse Huizinga in 1998. They met after he filled in at the last minute for her regular pianist.

Associated With

His style was compared to Bill Evans.