Günter Lenz

Günter Lenz (25 July 1938 – 26 June 2026) was a German jazz bassist and composer. He played in notable formations, beginning with the Albert Mangelsdorff Quintet in 1961. He was the bassist on the iconic 1965 album Astigmatic. In the late 1970s he founded his own band, Springtime.

Life and career Lenz was born in Frankfurt am Main on 25 July 1938. He first taught himself guitar During national service in 1959/60, he switched to the bass. Beebelaar, Joos, Lenz: (HGBS, 2013)

With Springtime Znel (Mood Records 1978) Roaring Plenties (L+R Records, 1980) Majorleague (L+R Records, 1992) (JazzWerkstatt 2007) Atmospheric Conditions Permitting (ECM, 1967–1993) Perpetual Questions (HR-Musik, 1996–2004) Albert Mangelsdorff Quintet: (CBS, 1964) Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra: Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (ECM, 1990)