About Bill Doerrfeld
Born 1964. Bill Doerrfeld is an American composer, jazz musician and pianist.
William Doerrfeld (born April 3, 1964) is an American classical and jazz pianist and composer.
His primary focus is on compositions for classical symphonic orchestra, classical and jazz solo piano, and his fusion piano trio. In October 2014, Doerrfeld started the Doerrfeld Trio.
Biography
Youth Doerrfeld started playing piano at the age of 4. He received a BMI Student Composer Award, a New York Youth Symphony commission and Carnegie Hall orchestral premiere performance.
Education and performances Doerrfeld earned degrees in classical piano and composition from Eastman School of Music, and the Methow Music Festival. His piano compositions have been performed by Ralph Votapek.
On November 16, 2010, Doerrfeld released his debut album titled Time and Again followed by A Passing Moment and Flurious.
Awards and honors Doerrfeld received awards from Banff Centre, MacDowell Artist Colony, and Yaddo.
Discography Time and Again (Jassical, 2010) A Passing Moment (Jassical, 2011) Flurious (Jassical, 2012)
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Who is Bill Doerrfeld?
Pianist, composer
When was Bill Doerrfeld born?
Bill Doerrfeld was born on 3 April 1964 in Chicago.
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Bill Doerrfeld is a composer, jazz musician and pianist.
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Bill Doerrfeld is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Doerrfeld. https://biography.guide/bill-doerrfeld/
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