Wolfgang Haffner
Wolfgang Haffner was born in Wunsiedel/Germany in 1965. He started playing drums and piano at the age of six. He began his career as a professional musician in the German French Jazz Ensemble, conducted by German Jazz legend Albert Mangelsdorff. The Band played Festivals including the Paris Jazzfestival and the Jazzfest Berlin. Haffner later became the drummer in Klaus Doldingers "Passport", with whom he played for 11 years, touring Europe and Southafrica.
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Why This Artist
Wolfgang Haffner's listeners explore deep into the catalog, not just the hits — top 3% for catalog depth. Engagement is trending upward across releases. A jazz act in the sonic world of Keith Jarrett and Ben Webster.
Sounds Like
Keith Jarrett · Ben Webster · Hiatus Kaiyote · Thelonious Monk · Duke Ellington