- Born: April 9, 1920 in Norway, MI
- Years Active: 1940s-2000s
- Genre: Jazz
Jazz accordion-master, Van Damme plays much more than cool/accordion mush. In fact, he was an innovator during 60s post-bop. He is an unsung hero. ~ Michael G. Nastos, Rovi
- Inspiration to: Richard Galliano, Guy Klucevsek, Sivuca,
- Similar Artists: Joe Pass, Toots Thielemans, Frank Marocco, Bernard \Pretty\ Purdie, Joe Venuti, Lawrence Welk, Eddie Lang, Keely Smith, Stéphane Grappelli, Jim Hall
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