About Hannes Bauer
Lived 1954 – 2016 (aged 61). Hannes Bauer was a German composer, jazz musician, musician and trombonist.
Johannes "Hannes" Bauer (22 July 1954 – 6 May 2016) was a German trombonist of improvised music and free jazz. He was the brother of the trombonist Conny Bauer.
He was born in Halle. From 1979 onwards, he worked as a freelance musician in Berlin.
Among others, he worked with the following groups: the Manfred Schulze Wind Quintet, Doppelmoppel (with Conny Bauer, Uwe Kropinski, and Helmut "Joe" Sachse), Slawterhaus (with Jon Rose, Peter Hollinger, and Dietmar Diesner), Futch (with Thomas Lehn and Jon Rose), Ken Vandermark Territory Band, and the Peter Brötzmann Tentet.
Bauer died on 6 May 2016 at the age of 61.
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Who was Hannes Bauer?
German jazz trombonist (1954-2016)
When was Hannes Bauer born?
Hannes Bauer was born on 22 July 1954 in Halle (Saale).
When did Hannes Bauer die?
Hannes Bauer died on 6 May 2016 in Berlin.
What was Hannes Bauer's occupation?
Hannes Bauer was a composer, jazz musician, musician and trombonist.
What nationality was Hannes Bauer?
Hannes Bauer was German.
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· DBpedia: Johannes Bauer (musician)
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