Background
Gras, Pim Willem was born on December 16, 1933 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Son of Simon Petrus and Jozina Wilhelmina (Jongeneel) Gras.
jazz historian journalist radio producer
Gras, Pim Willem was born on December 16, 1933 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Son of Simon Petrus and Jozina Wilhelmina (Jongeneel) Gras.
Graduate in teaching, Kweekschool, Amsterdam, 1954.
Teacher,, Amsterdam, 1954-1961; newsreader, editor, Alliance for Neighborhood Prosperity/NOS, Hilversum, The Netherlands, 1961-1991; jazz producer, NOS Radio, Hilversum, 1968-1993; japp producer, Concertzender, Amsterdam/Hilversum, since 1993; board directors, Dutch Jazz Archive, Amsterdam, since 1980. Clarinet, saxophone player in traditional jazz bands.
Married Christina Petronella Rappange, March 14, 1959. Children: Thijs, Caroline.