About William Schiøpffe
Lived 1926 – 1981 (aged 54). William Schiøpffe was a Danish jazz drummer and musician.
William Schiøpffe (often transcribed as William Schiopffe; 6 February 1926 in Bangkok – 2 January 1981 in Copenhagen), was a Danish jazz drummer,
He began playing professionally in 1947. During his career he performed with Jørgen Ryg, Arne Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Lars Gullin, Max Brüel, Stan Getz (on Stan Getz at Large - 1960, In Sweden 1958-60), Bud Powell, Ella Fitzgerald amongst others.
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Who was William Schiøpffe?
Danish jazz musician
When was William Schiøpffe born?
William Schiøpffe was born on 6 February 1926 in Bangkok.
When did William Schiøpffe die?
William Schiøpffe died on 2 January 1981 in Copenhagen.
What was William Schiøpffe's occupation?
William Schiøpffe was a jazz drummer and musician.
What nationality was William Schiøpffe?
William Schiøpffe was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Schiøpffe. https://biography.guide/william-schiopffe/
MLA: "William Schiøpffe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-schiopffe/.
Chicago: "William Schiøpffe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-schiopffe/.
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