Gentleman of jazz' Tony Schilder dies

Lusanda Bill
10 December 2010

Tony Schilder, a well-known Cape jazz pianist and composer, passed away last night.

Schilder was born in 1937 to a well-known musical family in Retreat. His parents, brothers and children are all involved in the music industry.

Having never attended a music lesson, he taught himself and played and composed his music from memory.

He has been described by many as a very soft-spoken person who was always polite to everyone. He dressed smartly and approached his work with style.

Some of his work includes Introducing The Music of Tony Schilder, which was produced by Jonathan Butler, and Jazz in Transit. Schilder is best known for being the frontman of the Tony Schilder Trio.

William Razant of the Western Cape Musicians Association said of Schilder: "He was a humble person who used to never complain, and always had a smile on his face. I will always remember him as the gentlemen of jazz."

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