Jules Deelder

Biography

Justus Anton (Jules) Deelder, born 24 November 1944 in Rotterdam (the Netherlands) and died 19 December 2019 in Rotterdam, was a multitalented poet, writer, actor, artist, dj and collector of jazz records. He is often referred to as the "Nachtburgemeester van Rotterdam" (night mayor of the city of Rotterdam). Deelder released several albums containing his theatre shows and poetry. Furthermore, he released a number of albums with his favourite jazz music of the 1940s and 50s, to prevent them from being forgotten.

Jules Deelder collaborated with Dutch musicians such as Herman Brood, New Cool Collective, Bas van Lier and Kamagurka (Belgian).

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