Pianists · 1930–2016

Claus Ogerman

German composer (1930-2016)

Born: 29 April 1930
Racibórz
Died: 8 March 2016
Munich
Country: Poland
Active: 2016–
Record labels: RCA Victor
Discography: 8 albums

Biography

Claus Ogerman was a jazz musician who played piano. Claus Ogerman was born on 29 April 1930 in Racibórz and died on 8 March 2016 in Munich. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Victor. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Sounds for Sick? People” (1960) to “Works for Violin & Piano” (2007).

Claus Ogerman (born Klaus Ogermann; 29 April 1930 – 8 March 2016) was a German arranger, conductor, and composer best known for his work with Billie Holiday, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra, Bill Evans, Michael Brecker, Michael Franks, Barbra Streisand, and Diana Krall.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Sounds for Sick? People 1960

Music From the Broadway Hit - Fiddler on the Roof 1964

Sings the Winners 1965

Cityscape 1982

Claus Ogerman featuring Michael Brecker 1991

Lyrical Works 1997

Works for Violin & Piano 2007

Citiscape

Also plays on

Albums where Claus Ogerman is credited as a sideman

1967	The World We Knew — Frank Sinatra	arranger, conductor
1967	Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim — Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim	arranger, conductor
1971	Stoney End — Barbra Streisand	arranger
1972	Live Concert at the Forum — Barbra Streisand	arranger
1974	The Way We Were — Barbra Streisand	arranger
1976	Classical Barbra — Barbra Streisand	conductor, producer

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Claus Ogerman play?

Claus Ogerman is known for playing piano.

When and where was Claus Ogerman born?

Claus Ogerman was born 29 April 1930 in Racibórz.

What are Claus Ogerman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Sounds for Sick? People (1960), Music From the Broadway Hit - Fiddler on the Roof (1964), Sings the Winners (1965), Cityscape (1982) and Claus Ogerman featuring Michael Brecker (1991).

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