Jack Sels [SEP] place of death
Jack Sels
Jean-Jacques (Jack) Sels (29 January 1922 – 21 March 1970) was a Belgian jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer. He is now considered to be one of the most remarkable Belgian post-war jazz saxophonists. Although he left only a few records, he was definitely an influential figure for the Belgian scene.
Biography.
Jack Sels grew up in Antwerp. As a teenager he started collecting jazz records. Due to a substantial inheritance from his father his collection grew to about 10,000
Belgian movie "Just Friends" (by Marc-Henri Wajnberg, 1993) was inspired by the unique figure of Sels.
In 2003 a play was staged in Belgium by Theater Antigone; "het Jack Sels Project".
External links.
- Jack Sels discography
References.
- Jazzinbelgium: Jack sels