Musicians · 1939–2017
A. R. Penck
German artist (1939–2017)
Biography
A. R. Penck was a jazz musician. A. R. Penck was born on 5 October 1939 in Dresden and died on 2 May 2017 in Zurich. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Endless Jazz / After 997” (1984) to “Through The Black Hole / Berlin Berlin” (1984). Honours include Aachen Art Prize (1985) and Will Grohmann Award.
Ralf Winkler (alias A. R. Penck, who also used the pseudonyms Mike Hammer, T. M., Mickey Spilane, Theodor Marx, "a. Y." or just "Y" 5 October 1939 – 2 May 2017) was a German painter, printmaker, sculptor, and jazz drummer. A neo-expressionist, he became known for his visual style, reminiscent of the influence of primitive art.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1985 Aachen Art Prize
- Will Grohmann Award
Frequently asked questions
When and where was A. R. Penck born?
A. R. Penck was born 5 October 1939 in Dresden.
What are A. R. Penck's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Endless Jazz / After 997 (1984), TTT Live! Konzert Basel (What About JAZZ Today!) (1984), Through The Black Hole / Berlin Berlin (1984), 3 + 2 = XXX and Free Jazz.
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