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Phil Wachsmann

Philipp John Paul Wachsmann (born 5 August 1944) is an African avant-garde jazz/ jazz fusion violinist born in Kampala, Uganda, probably better known for having founded his own group Chamberpot. He has worked with many musicians in the free jazz idiom, including Tony Oxley, Fred van Hove, Barry Guy, Derek Bailey and Paul Rutherford, among many others. Wachsmann is especially known for playing within the electronica idiom.

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Phil Wachsmann

Phil Wachsmann

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Name
Philipp John Paul Wachsmann
Birthplace
Kampala, Uganda
Occupation
Violinist, composer
Born
1944 · Kampala.
Nationality
United Kingdom
Fields
free jazz · free improvisation · electroacoustic music · art music
Languages
English

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Philipp John Paul Wachsmann (born 5 August 1944) is an African avant-garde jazz/ jazz fusion violinist born in Kampala, Uganda, probably better known for having founded his own group Chamberpot. He has worked with many musicians in the free jazz idiom, including Tony Oxley, Fred van Hove, Barry Guy, Derek Bailey and Paul Rutherford, among many others. Wachsmann is especially known for playing within the electronica idiom.

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Phil Wachsmann (born 1944) is a British composer, jazz musician and musician, among other activities. The composer was born in Kampala. Phil Wachsmann is a member of Evan Parker Electro-Acoustic Ensemble and Paul Lytton Quartet.

Genres include art music, electroacoustic music and free improvisation, among others. Languages used include English.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Compositions and principal works
  3. 03Recordings and discography
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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