Pianists · b. 1938
Alexander von Schlippenbach
German jazz pianist and composer
- Born
- 7 April 1938
Berlin - Country
- Germany
- Active
- 1950–
- Record labels
- FMP/Free Music Production
- Discography
- 27 albums
Biography
Alexander von Schlippenbach is a jazz musician who plays piano and trumpet. Alexander von Schlippenbach was born on 7 April 1938 in Berlin. The music is usually filed under jazz, free jazz and free improvisation. Record labels: FMP/Free Music Production. The discography here lists 27 albums, from “Globe Unity” (1967) to “Main Lines/1967” (2026). Honours include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Alexander von Schlippenbach (born 7 April 1938) is a German jazz pianist and composer. He came to prominence in the 1960s playing free jazz in a trio with saxophonist Evan Parker and drummer Paul Lovens, and as a member of the Globe Unity Orchestra. Since the 1980s, Von Schlippenbach has also explored the work of more traditional jazz composers such as Jelly Roll Morton or Thelonious Monk.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Alexander von Schlippenbach play?
Alexander von Schlippenbach is known for playing piano and trumpet.
When and where was Alexander von Schlippenbach born?
Alexander von Schlippenbach was born 7 April 1938 in Berlin.
What are Alexander von Schlippenbach's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Main Lines/1967 (2026), Globe Unity (1967), Payan (1972), The Living Music (1972) and Stranger Than Love (1985).
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