Dirk Keetbaas Jr. (June 20, 1921 – July 27, 1995)[1] was a Dutch-born flautist, composer, and record producer in Canada.
[1] From 1940 to 1945 Keetbaas played with the Central Band of the Royal Canadian Air Force in Ottawa.
Seven musicians were not given clearance; this was later pared down to six: Keetbaas, William Kuinka, Abe Mannheim, John Moskalyk, Ruth Budd, and Steven Staryk (later known as the Symphony Six), who were denied access to the United States under suspicion of leftist activities.
From 1956 to 1966 he directed and performed with the Dirk Keetbaas Players, a wind quintet featuring flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn.
[1] Keetbaas was the flautist in Five Improvisations and composer-flautist in Three Miniatures for Solo Flute, Music and Musicians of Canada III and E.gré plays E.gré.