Drummers · 1939–2026

Peter Giger

Percussionist and bandleader

Born
12 April 1939
Zurich
Died
27 May 2026
Country
Switzerland
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Peter Giger was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Peter Giger was born on 12 April 1939 in Zurich and died on 27 May 2026. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Family of Percussion” (1976) to “Where the Hammer Hangs” (1978).

Peter Giger (12 April 1939 – 27 May 2026) was a Swiss percussionist and bandleader, formerly of the German jazz-rock band Dzyan.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Family of Percussion 1976
Beyond 1977
Illegitimate Music 1978
Where the Hammer Hangs 1978

Also plays on

Albums where Peter Giger is credited as a sideman

1973 Birds of Underground — Albert Mangelsdorff drums (drum set)
1974 The Colours of Chloë — Eberhard Weber drums (drum set), percussion
1981 Here Comes the Family — Family of Percussion & Archie Shepp percussion, vocals

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Peter Giger play?

Peter Giger is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Peter Giger born?

Peter Giger was born 12 April 1939 in Zurich.

What are Peter Giger's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Family of Percussion (1976), Beyond (1977), Illegitimate Music (1978) and Where the Hammer Hangs (1978).

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