Biography
František Svojík
Real name: František Svojík
Czech pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader.Born June 1, 1909 in Hnidousy (Kladno, Czech Republic).
Died July 5, 1949 in Mariánské Lázně (Czech Republic).
He was pianist in Harry Harden's orchestra. After serving in the Czech military, he led his own orchestra in Kladno. He was among the pioneers of swing in the Czech Republic. Later he devoted himself exclusively to composing.