The Dutch jazz pianist Pim Jacobs was born as William Bernard Jacobs in Hilversum on October 29, 1934. He became famous with his Pim Jacobs Trio, which played included Wim Overgaauw and Peter Ypma. His brother, the renowned double bassist and producer Ruud Jacobs was part of the trio. This group accompanied many American jazz musicians such as Wes Montgomery and Stan Getz. Pim Jacobs was married to
… singer Rita Reys, he also many years accompanied musically. He also played with Louis van Dijk and Pieter van Vollenhoven called Winged Friends for charity. Jacobs was also known as a TV presenter of music programs Music All In and Music Hall and the game shows Who Of Three and Babbelonië. He died on July 3, 1996, at the age of 61. Ten days after his death posthumously Rita Reys took him the Bird Award.more
