Alexander von Schlippenbach is a German jazz pianist and composer. He came to prominence in the 1960s playing free jazz in a trio with saxophonist Evan Parker and drummer Paul Lovens, and as a member of the Globe Unity Orchestra. Since the 1980s, Von Schlippenbach has also explored the work of more traditional jazz composers such as Jelly Roll Morton or Thelonious Monk.
- Occupation
- composer, pianist, jazz musician, music arranger
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Born
- April 7, 1938
- Website
- http://www.avschlippenbach.com
