Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff
Mangelsdorff in concert
Mangelsdorff in concert
Background information
Born(1928-09-05)September 5, 1928
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse-Nassau, Prussia, Germany
DiedJuly 25, 2005(2005-07-25) (aged 76)
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentTrombone
Years active1948–2005
Formerly ofUnited Jazz + Rock Ensemble

Albert Mangelsdorff (September 5, 1928 – July 25, 2005) was a German jazz trombonist. Working mainly in free jazz, he was an innovator in multiphonics.