1937 - 2026
Gunter Hampel German Clarinetist
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Rest in Peace Gunter Hampel.
Passed away on 18th May, 2026 aged 88.
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Gunter Hampel is a 88 year old German Clarinetist born on 31st August, 1937 in Göttingen, Germany. His zodiac sign is Virgo
Gunter Hampel is a member of the following lists: 1937 births, Avant-garde jazz musicians and ESP-Disk artists.
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Details
| Birthday |
31st August, 1937
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| Birthplace |
Göttingen, Germany
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| Died |
18th May, 2026
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
German
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| Occupation Text |
multi-instrumentalist
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| Occupation |
Clarinetist
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Free jazz
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| Instrument (text) |
Vibraphone, clarinet, saxophones, piano, flute
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| Record Label |
Birth
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| Associated Acts |
Anthony Braxton, Jeanne Lee, Perry Robinson
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| Official Websites |
http://gunterhampelmusic.de
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Gunter Hampel (31 August 1937 – 18 May 2026) was a German jazz vibraphonist, clarinettist, saxophonist, flautist, pianist, and composer. He was instrumental in creating improvising jazz in Europe after World War II. He founded his own record label, Birth, in 1969. Inspired by his wife, vocalist Jeanne Lee, he pursued international collaboration and founded the Galaxie Dream Band. Hampel worked with younger musicians and in regular workshops for children and youth.
