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Swiss pianist (1932-2013)

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Basel, Switzerland

Swiss pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader, born 24 June 1932 in Basel, Switzerland, died 10 January 2013 in Allschwil, Switzerland. Musical Director of the "Schauspielhaus Zürich" from 1970 to 1984.

Known for

  • Dino Saluzzi & Anja Lechner - El Encuentro — Piano2012
  • George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band-Estival Jazz Lugano — Piano - Direction2007

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George Gruntz (b. Basle, Switzerland, June 24, 1932) is a Swiss jazz pianist, organist, harpsichordist, keyboardist and composer most noteworthy for his work with artists such as Phil Woods, Roland Kirk, Don Cherry, Chet Baker, Art Farmer, Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin and Mel Lewis. From 1972 to 1994 he served as artistic director for the JazzFest Berlin. Gruntz is also an accomplished arranger and composer, having been commissioned by many orchestras and symphonies. <a href="https://www.last.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
George
Gender
male
Citizenship
Switzerland
Place of birth
Basel
Place of death
Allschwil
Occupation
bandleader
Religion
Catholicism
Genre
jazz
Instrument
piano
Record label
Enja Records
Image
George Gruntz.jpg
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Commons category
George Gruntz
date of birth
1932-06-24
date of death
2013-01-10
start of work period
1950-00-00
municipal affiliation of a Swiss national
Basel
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