Pianist Jasper van't Hof (1947, Enschede) started his fifth piano lessons. He felt strongly attracted to the (free) jazz and became fascinated by the electric piano and synthesizers. At nineteen he joined the legendary band Association P.C. Pierre Cour Bois. He also started an international name make. He left the group in 1973, after which he played including Archie Shepp, Charlie Mariano, Philip
… Catherine, Jan Akkerman, Larry Coryell and Jean-Luc Ponty. He also released several solo albums. In the eighties he played solo or in various groups throughout Europe and came regularly to the poll results from authoritative magazines such as Downbeat (USA), Melody Maker (UK) and Jazz Podium (Germany). Strangely enough recognition in the Netherlands held off. In 1984, Van 't Hof toured with the African singer Angelique Kidjo. Then he began the world fusion band Pili Pili was very popular especially in Germany. Van 't Hof is always looking for adventure, and to renew its own style, from world music to exuberant solo piano recitals with influences from minimal, blues and classical.more
