Pia Beck

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Pia Beck (Pieternella Beck, The Hague, The Netherlands, September 18, 1925 - Malaga, Spain, 26 November 2009) was a dutch pianist and singer. Grand lady of the Dutch jazz scene has been swinging -- with only musical connotations intended -- ever since she ran away from home at the age of 18 to gig with a sextet. While members of her family all dabbled on various instruments, Beck had no formal training and has been said to possess a remarkable ear. She was active during the World War II years playing at USO shows, then began forming the first of a series of piano trios in the late '40s. Her activities have taken her on tour throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. She owns several nightclubs in Holland, including the famous Flying Dutchman in the Hague, and in her later years began concentrating on composing music and writing articles about jazz. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Vintage Vocal Jazz / Swing No. 145 - EP: This Can't Be Love

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100 Onvergetelijke Liedjes

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Swing In Holland

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Saga Jazz: Jazzwomen - Great Instrumental Gals

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Vintage Songs, Cocktail Parties

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Vintage Music In The Paddock Lounge

Beck To 2000

Beck In New York

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The Gold Series - Beck In New York

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100 Hits Vintage Nº5

The Best Of Pia

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Woman Of Jazz

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