# born March 6, 1966 in Berlin
# begins playing cello at the age of five
# scholarship at the Berlin Conservatory 1977-84; classes in cello, piano, harmony, counterpoint and ear training
# 1983 and 1984 first prize at the national competition "Students Compose"
# since 1983 continues studying electric bass and double bass on his own, begins working in bands
# 1985-90: studies journalism in Munich; continues playing and composing
# 1990/91 member of the "Bundesjazzorchester" (National Jazz Orchestra) under the direction of Peter Herbolzheimer
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# 1990 receives the Music Award from the
City of Munich |
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