Drums instead of accordion
Huub Janssen was born on January 16, 1937 in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. He grew out to one of few Dutch drummers with global acclaim.

He started in his father\'s group, who wished a career as accordionist for him. But the left-handed Janssen drew his own plans and became so successful that he, in his own words, \'neglected\' his accordion.

Huub played with many artists including Het Cocktail Trio and comedian Tom \'Dorus\' Manders. He joined Dutch Swing College Band in 1967 and stayed with them for 25 years. In this period Huub toured all over the world and got a standing ovations for his amazing drumsolos which could clock over 10 minutes. Watch Huub Janssen in 1976 playing I\'ve Found A New Baby:

In November 1990 Huub was involved in a severe car accident. Physically it had become impossible for Huub to keep playing with the Dutch Swing College Band. Huub continued with his own Amazing Jazzband.

With care and devotion Huub helped many students to a higher level at his home in Den Bosch. He also participated in drum battles on festivals, often with Charly Antolini and Pete York. Huub demonstrated his excellent technique until the end of his career.

In 2007 (for the second time) a brain tumour was observed. Huub\'s energy quickly diminished. In October it became clear that no treatment would be possible and Huub was looked after in a hospice. His colleagues of Revival Jass Band performed one last time around Huub\'s bed in early December, with Huubs zoon Hubert on percussion.

Eventually Huub Janssen passed away in the hospice on Thursday January 24, 2008 around half past ten. In the words of Revival Jass Band: \"a giant has gone, rhythm will never be the same\".