Wolfgang Dauner facts for kids
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Wolfgang Dauner
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Dauner performing with the United Jazz and Rock Ensemble, 1992
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| Born | 30 December 1935 Stuttgart, Württemberg, Nazi Germany |
| Died | 10 January 2020 (aged 84) Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Genres | Jazz, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1960s–2010s |
| Labels | MPS, ECM |
| Associated acts | United Jazz + Rock Ensemble |
Wolfgang Dauner (born December 30, 1935 – died January 10, 2020) was a very talented German jazz pianist. He was one of the people who started the famous band called the United Jazz + Rock Ensemble. Wolfgang Dauner worked with many other great musicians like Hans Koller and Albert Mangelsdorff. He also wrote music for radio shows, TV programs, and movies.
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Wolfgang Dauner's Musical Journey
Wolfgang Dauner loved music from a young age. He studied at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart in Germany. There, he learned about composing music, playing the piano, and even playing the trumpet.
Starting His Career in Music
In the 1960s, Wolfgang Dauner was part of a music group called a sextet, led by Joki Freund. A sextet is a group of six musicians. Later, in 1964, he started his own trio. A trio is a group of three musicians. This trio made its first recording, which was an early example of a music style called free jazz in Europe. Free jazz is a type of jazz music where musicians have a lot of freedom to improvise and create sounds on the spot.
Forming New Bands and Projects
In 1969, Wolfgang Dauner became the leader and composer for the Radio Jazz Group Stuttgart. He wrote all the music for them. A year later, he created a jazz rock band named Et Cetera. Jazz rock is a mix of jazz music and rock music.
He also worked with Hans Koller to start a big band called Free Sound & Super Brass Big Band. Big bands are large music groups, usually with many brass instruments like trumpets and trombones.
The United Jazz + Rock Ensemble
In 1975, Wolfgang Dauner helped create the United Jazz and Rock Ensemble. This was a very special group because it brought together many talented musicians. Some of the famous musicians in this group included Albert Mangelsdorff (who played the trombone), Ack van Rooyen (who played the trumpet), Charlie Mariano (who played the saxophone), Eberhard Weber (who played the bass), and Volker Kriegel (who played the guitar). They all worked together to make amazing music.
Music for Screens
Besides playing in bands, Wolfgang Dauner was also a composer. He wrote music for many different things, including radio, movies, and television shows. He even composed two special types of music called chamber operas.
Wolfgang Dauner's Family Life
Wolfgang Dauner was married to Randi Bubat. She was a talented person who designed costumes and sets for plays and shows. Wolfgang Dauner also had a son named Florian Dauner, who grew up to be a drummer, just like his father was a musician!
Wolfgang Dauner passed away in Stuttgart on January 10, 2020. He left behind a wonderful legacy of music.
Wolfgang Dauner's Awards and Honors
Wolfgang Dauner received many important awards for his contributions to music.
- He was given the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. This is a very high honor in Germany, given to people who have done great things for their country.
- In 2016, he received the Echo award for his life's work. The Echo award is one of the most important music awards in Germany.
- Also in 2016, when he turned 80 years old, he received a special prize from the Jazzpreis Baden-Württemberg. He was recognized as "one of the most versatile jazz pianists and keyboarders of our time." This award also included a special concert held in Stuttgart to celebrate his music.
- He also received the Staufermedaille from the state of Baden-Württemberg.
See also
In Spanish: Wolfgang Dauner para niños
