Jordaan in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Johnny Meijer

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

1. Johnny Meijer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Jan Cornelis (Johnny) Meijer (1912-1992) was een veelzijdige virtuoze Amsterdamse accordeonist. Hij werd beroemd in de jaren 1920-1950, waarin hij - sigaar in de mondhoek - veelvuldig meespeelde en optrad met muziekgroepen van uiteenlopende muziekgenres. Van Roemeense muziek tot jazz met dixieland, Johnny beheerste het. Dat leverde hem de titel Koning van de Accordeon op.

In 1974 nam hij met de Dutch Swing Collegeband de lp Johnny goes Dixie op. Daarmee oogstte hij veel succes, erkenning en uitnodigingen om in het buitenland te komen spelen. Toch sloeg hij deze uitnodigingen vaak af omdat hij zijn geliefde Jordaan niet kon missen.

Beeldhouwer, Rob Cereus 1996

(English translation:)
Jan Cornelis (Johnny) Meijer (1912-1992) was a versatile virtuoso Amsterdam accordionist. He became famous in the years 1920-1950, during which time - cigar in the corner of his mouth - he frequently played and performed with music groups of various music genres. From Romanian music to jazz with Dixieland, Johnny had it covered. That earned him the title “King of the Accordion”.

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1974 he recorded the LP Johnny goes Dixie with the Dutch Swing Collegeband. He achieved a lot of success, recognition and invitations to play abroad. Yet he often declined these invitations because he could not afford to miss his beloved Jordaan.

Sculptor, Rob Cereus 1996

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1912.

Location. 52° 22.209′ N, 4° 52.94′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jordaan. It is on Elandsgracht, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 HJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Johnny Jordaan (here, next to this marker); Tante (“Aunt”) Leen (here, next to this marker); Duo Jan & Mien (here, next to this marker); Manke Nelis (here, next to this marker); Hooft, Coster, Vondel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tobias van Leeuwen (about 150 meters away); Rachel van Leeuwen - Cohen de Lara (about 150 meters away); Elias Juda van Leeuwen (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Johnny Meijer (Wikipedia).

Overview: Johnny Meijer (born 'Jan Cornelis Meijer' 1 October 1912 in Amsterdam;
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

2. Johnny Jordan Marker - wide view
The marker for Johnny Meijer is mounted on the rear of the plinth, second from the left.
died 8 January 1992 in Amsterdam) was an accordionist who played classical, folk, and swing.

For a time he was known as a jazz accordionist and his 75th birthday was celebrated at the North Sea Jazz Festival. He was also the subject of a film.

Besides the popular songs he also played fast swing numbers, Romanian music and classical pieces and was widely recognized as a virtuoso jazz accordionist. In 1974 he recorded the Dutch Swing College Band Johnny Goes Dixie LP, which went gold.

(Submitted on May 20, 2024.)

2. Johnny Meijer & The Dutch Swing College Band - Avalon (YouTube, 3:42). (Submitted on May 20, 2024.)

Johnny Meijer statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

3. Johnny Meijer statue

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

4. Johnny Meijer Marker

From left to right: Manke Nelis, Tante Leen, Johnny Jordaan, Johnny Meijer, Duo Jan & Mien.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.