Toots Thielemans

Biography

Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans (29 April 1922 – 22 August 2016), known professionally as Toots Thielemans, was a Belgian jazz musician. He was mostly known for his chromatic harmonica playing, as well as his guitar and whistling skills, and composing. According to jazz historian Ted Gioia, his most important contribution was in "championing the humble harmonica", which Thielemans ... show more

Known For

Acting

Popularity

1.0

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Brussels, Belgium

Birthday

April 29, 1922

Deathday

August 22, 2016