Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky
German Jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, and composer
About Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky
Lived 1933 – 2023 (aged 89). Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky was a German saxophonist, musician, flautist, clarinetist, jazz musician and composer.
Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky (10 December 1933 – 10 July 2023), often called Luten Petrowsky, was a German jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, composer and author. He is considered the father of free jazz in East Germany (GDR).
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Who was Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky?
German Jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, and composer (1933–2023)
When was Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky born?
Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky was born on 10 December 1933 in Güstrow.
When did Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky die?
Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky died on 10 July 2023 in Berlin.
What was Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky's occupation?
Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky was a saxophonist, musician, flautist, clarinetist, jazz musician and composer.
What nationality was Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky?
Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky was German.
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