Peter Brötzmann is a German free jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, known for his powerful and innovative approach to improvisation and his influential role in the European free jazz movement. Born on March 6, 1941, in Remscheid, Germany, Brötzmann has had a prolific career that spans several decades. He first emerged as a leading figure in the European avant-garde jazz scene during the 1960s. His seminal album "Machi
... MorePeter Brötzmann is a German free jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, known for his powerful and innovative approach to improvisation and his influential role in the European free jazz movement. Born on March 6, 1941, in Remscheid, Germany, Brötzmann has had a prolific career that spans several decades. He first emerged as a leading figure in the European avant-garde jazz scene during the 1960s. His seminal album "Machine Gun," released in 1968, is often cited as a landmark recording in free jazz for its intense energy and raw power.
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