Volker Kriegel
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Guitarists · 1943–2003

Volker Kriegel

German musician (1943–2003)

Born
24 December 1943
Darmstadt
Died
15 June 2003
San Sebastián
Country
Germany
Active
1963–
Discography
19 albums

Biography

Volker Kriegel was a jazz musician who played guitar. Volker Kriegel was born on 24 December 1943 in Darmstadt and died on 15 June 2003 in San Sebastián. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. The discography here lists 19 albums, from “With a Little Help From My Friends” (1968) to “Jazzfest Berlin 81” (2012). Honours include Olaf Gulbransson Award (2000).

Volker Kriegel (24 December 1943 – 14 June 2003) was a German jazz guitarist and composer who was a founding member of the United Jazz + Rock Ensemble. He was also an author and a cartoonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

With a Little Help From My Friends 1968
Spectrum 1971
Inside: Missing Link 1972
Lift! 1973
Mild Maniac 1974
Untitled 1974
Topical Harvest 1976
Octember Variations 1977
Elastic Menu 1978
House-Boat 1978
Long Distance 1979
Journal 1981
Live in Bayern 1981 · Live
Schöne Aussichten 1983
Palazzo Blue 1987
Jazzfest Berlin 81 2012 · Live
NDR Jazz Workshop - Hamburg, Januar 26, 1973
Volker Kriegel & The Groove-Combination / Leaf
Volker Kriegel & The Groove-Combination / Rainer Brüninghaus & Friends

Also plays on

Albums where Volker Kriegel is credited as a sideman

Awards

  • 2000 Olaf Gulbransson Award

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Volker Kriegel play?

Volker Kriegel is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Volker Kriegel born?

Volker Kriegel was born 24 December 1943 in Darmstadt.

What are Volker Kriegel's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include With a Little Help From My Friends (1968), Spectrum (1971), Inside: Missing Link (1972), Lift! (1973) and Mild Maniac (1974).

External links

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