His father was the renowned jazz musician David van Kriedt who composed, arranged played and recorded with such artists as Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Stan Kenton and many more.
Hans far var den berømte jazzmusiker David Van Kriedt, der komponerede, optrådte og indspillede med store kunstnere som Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Stan Kenton og mange flere.