Han Brink

drums

Han died on 10 Oct 2022.

Han started playing the drums during his grammar school days and from 1949 on he took part in the monthly jamsessions at the Haarlemse Jazz Club. From 1951 until 1955 he was the drummer of the house orchestra The Jig Rhythme Club.
In 1955 he played in Ted Powder’s Orchestra in the American Forces’ clubs. Han subsequently worked with an array of different orchestras all over Western Europe until he joined the leading AVRO-broadcasting dance orchestra The Skymasters in 1960. Here Han was the regular drummer for more than 11 years and made innumerable recordings with world famous guests such as Cleo Laine, Anita Kerr, The Swingle Singers, Della Reese and Toots Thielemans.

In 1955 he played in Ted Powder’s Orchestra in the American Forces’ clubs. Han subsequently worked with an array of different orchestras all over Western Europe until he joined the leading AVRO-broadcasting dance orchestra The Skymasters in 1960. Here Han was the regular drummer for more than 11 years and made innumerable recordings with world famous guests such as Cleo Laine, Anita Kerr, The Swingle Singers, Della Reese and Toots Thielemans.

Han has always maintained his love for Dixieland music and from 1964 – 1969 he played in the Beale Street Jazz Band.

In 2005 Han joined the Dutch Swing College Band on drums. He was jointly responsible for the swing of the band. Han made many recordings and toured with great success all around the globe with the Dutch Swing College Band until he left the band in 2010.

Thank you Han for your fantastic music, inspiration and great friendship!