Herbert Joos
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Trumpeters · 1940–2019

Herbert Joos

German trumpeter (1940–2019)

Born
21 March 1940
Karlsruhe
Died
7 December 2019
Baden-Baden
Country
Germany
Active
1970–
Discography
14 albums

Biography

Herbert Joos was a jazz musician who played trumpet, flugelhorn and alphorn. Herbert Joos was born on 21 March 1940 in Karlsruhe and died on 7 December 2019 in Baden-Baden. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “The Philosophy of the Fluegelhorn” (1974) to “Change of Beauty” (2018). Honours include Jazz-Ehrenpreis Baden-Württemberg (2017).

Herbert Joos ([ˈhɛʁbɛʁt ˈjoːs]; 21 March 1940 – 7 December 2019) was a German jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and graphic designer. He made recordings solo and in groups, especially with the Vienna Art Orchestra. In 2017, he received the Jazzpreis Baden-Württemberg for his life's work.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Philosophy of the Fluegelhorn 1974
Blow 1977
Daybreak 1977
Herbert Joos & Joe Koinzer 1980
Mel-An-Cho 1981
Still Life 1984
Ballade Noire 1991
Plays Billie Holiday Songs 1994
Adagio 2000
The Beauty of Darkness 2005
File Under Jazz 2006
Change of Beauty 2018
New Bottles - Old Wine
Portrait of C.

Also plays on

Albums where Herbert Joos is credited as a sideman

1988 Orchestra — Eberhard Weber flugelhorn

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Herbert Joos play?

Herbert Joos is known for playing trumpet, flugelhorn and alphorn.

When and where was Herbert Joos born?

Herbert Joos was born 21 March 1940 in Karlsruhe.

What are Herbert Joos's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Philosophy of the Fluegelhorn (1974), Blow (1977), Daybreak (1977), Herbert Joos & Joe Koinzer (1980) and Mel-An-Cho (1981).

External links

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