Person · Male
Gunter Hampel
- From
- Göttingen, Germany
- Active
- 1937–2026
- Rating
- ★ 4
- Releases
- 22
- jazz
- avant-garde jazz
- free jazz
About
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.
Member of
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The Cocoon organ, vibraphone, bass clarinet, flute, electric piano, lead vocals
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Globe Unity Orchestra bass clarinet, flute
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Gunter Hampel All Stars eponymous
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Gunter Hampel European Trio eponymous
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Gunter Hampel Quintet eponymous, vibraphone, flute
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Gunter Hampel Trio eponymous
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Jazzkantine saxophone, vibraphone
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Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble eponymous
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Cecil Taylor European Orchestra vibraphone
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Cecil Taylor Segments II (Orchestra of Two Continents) bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, other vocals
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Gunter Hampel European-New York 7-Tet bass clarinet, eponymous, flute, vibraphone
Discography
Albums
Live
Other
Links
Listen
Official
Concerts
Married
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- e78c0892-aba2-4908-8868-5478fef9fce9
- ISNI
- 0000000055530966
- IPI
- 00013319422
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.