About Pierre Van Dormael
Lived 1952 – 2008 (aged 56). Pierre Van Dormael was a Belgian composer, jazz musician, jazz guitarist and musician.
Pierre Van Dormael (24 May 1952 – 3 September 2008) was a Belgian jazz guitarist and composer.
In 1988, he played in the James Baldwin Project with David Linx and Deborah Brown (vocalists), Slide Hampton (trombone), Diederik Wissels (piano), Bob Stewart (tuba), and Michel Hatzigeorgiou (bass guitar).
Van Dormael was also a member of Nasa Na Band, a jazz band known as the precursor of Aka Moon. He recorded soundtracks for films directed by his brother Jaco Van Dormael (Toto le Héros, Le Huitième Jour, Mr. Nobody).
In 2007, he received the Belgian Golden Django Award. Posthumously he received the Magritte Award for Best Original Score for his work in the movie Mr. Nobody.
He died from cancer at age 56 on 3 September 2008.
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Who was Pierre Van Dormael?
Belgian musician (1952-2008)
When was Pierre Van Dormael born?
Pierre Van Dormael was born on 24 May 1952 in Brussels, Uccle.
When did Pierre Van Dormael die?
Pierre Van Dormael died on 3 September 2008 in Brussels.
What was Pierre Van Dormael's occupation?
Pierre Van Dormael was a composer, jazz musician, jazz guitarist and musician.
What nationality was Pierre Van Dormael?
Pierre Van Dormael was Belgian.
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