Gunter Hampel

Since 1937 · Ended in 2026

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Gunter Hampel (31 August 1937 – 18 May 2026) was a German jazz vibraphonist, clarinettist, saxophonist, flautist, pianist, and composer. He was instrumental in creating improvising jazz in Europe after World War II. He founded his own record label, Birth, in 1969. Inspired by his wife, vocalist Jeanne Lee, he pursued international collaboration and founded the Galaxie Dream Band. Hampel worked with younger musicians and in regular workshops for children and youth.

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Gunter Hampel, né le 31 août 1937 à Göttingen (Allemagne nazie) et mort le 18 mai 2026 à Berlin (Allemagne), est un musicien de jazz allemand, vibraphoniste, clarinettiste, saxophoniste, flûtiste, pianiste et compositeur, connu pour son album The 8th of July 1969 qui comprenait les musiciens Anthony Braxton, Willem Breuker et Jeanne Lee.

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