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Pianists · 1932–2013

George Gruntz

Swiss pianist (1932-2013)

Born: 24 June 1932
Basel
Died: 10 January 2013
Allschwil
Country: Switzerland
Record labels: Enja Records
Discography: 16 albums

Biography

George Gruntz was a jazz musician who played piano. George Gruntz was born on 24 June 1932 in Basel and died on 10 January 2013 in Allschwil. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Enja Records. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “Mental Cruelty: The 1960 Jazz Soundtrack” (1960) to “St. Peter Power” (2017). Honours include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

George Gruntz (24 June 1932 – 10 January 2013) was a Swiss jazz pianist, organist, harpsichordist, keyboardist, and composer known for the George Gruntz Concert Big Band and his work with Phil Woods, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Don Cherry, Chet Baker, Art Farmer, Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, and Mel Lewis. Gruntz, who was born in Basel, Switzerland, was also an accomplished arranger and composer, having been commissioned by many orchestras and symphonies. From 1972 to 1994, he served as artistic director of JazzFest Berlin. He died at the age of 80 in January 2013.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Mental Cruelty: The 1960 Jazz Soundtrack 1960

Jazz Goes Baroque 1964

Jazz Goes Baroque 2 (The Music Of Italy) 1965

Noon in Tunisia 1967

Drums and Folklore: From Sticksland With Love 1971 · Live

2001 Keys - Piano Conclave 1974

Eternal Baroque 1974

Monster Sticksland Meeting Two (Live) 1974 · Live

Cosmopolitan Greetings 1993 · Live

Beyond Another Wall 1994

Renaissance Man 2002

The Magic Of A Flute 2004

Radio Days 2007

Little Horse - Ho! 2009

Dig My Trane - Coltrane's Vanguard Years (1961-1962) 2012

St. Peter Power 2017

Awards

Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did George Gruntz play?

George Gruntz is known for playing piano.

When and where was George Gruntz born?

George Gruntz was born 24 June 1932 in Basel.

What are George Gruntz's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Mental Cruelty: The 1960 Jazz Soundtrack (1960), Jazz Goes Baroque (1964), Jazz Goes Baroque 2 (The Music Of Italy) (1965), Noon in Tunisia (1967) and Drums and Folklore: From Sticksland With Love (1971).

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