Klaus Doldinger

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Klaus Doldinger (born May 12, 1936) is a German saxophonist, especially well-known for jazz and as a composer of film music.

He was born in Berlin, and entered a Düsseldorf conservatory in 1947, graduating in 1957. In his student years, Doldinger gained professional performing experience, starting in 1953 in the German Dixieland band The Feetwarmers, and recording with them in 1955. Later that year he founded Oscar’s Trio, modeled on Oscar Peterson’s work. Doldinger is perhaps best known for his film scores to the acclaimed German U-Boat film “Das Boot” and later “The NeverEnding Story”.

Doldinger is highly respected among German jazz fans and musicians. His jazzband Passport had huge success in Germany.

Doldinger married Inge Beck in 1960; they have three children, Viola, Melanie and Nicolas Doldinger. Since 1968 they have resided in Munich.

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  • t1nzk

    Das Boot !

    9 May 2012 Reply
  • PrzyjacielZgred

    SCHNELLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEER

    6 May 2012 Reply
  • Varelazo

    ALAAAAAAAAAAAAARM¡¡¡

    10 Nov 2011 Reply
  • Jinx0

    ba, tu n uesti la serviciu? de ce asculti muzica?

    4 Nov 2011 Reply
  • kobra116

    "Das Boot " very good soundtrack!!!!!!!!!

    14 Oct 2011 Reply
  • Getsher10

    Die unendliche Geschichte

    18 Sep 2011 Reply
  • Froggl

    Music starting to move you

    9 May 2011 Reply
  • ultrafeel

    Superb composer! Added to ultrafeel.tv's online magazine.

    10 Oct 2010 Reply
  • skeleandmole

    oh my god this dude fucked with my brain lol um oh yeah I was on an electroclash study.

    23 Sep 2010 Reply
  • TheMechatron

    "Das Boot" and "The Never Ending Story" are so amazing!

    18 Sep 2010 Reply
  • benxander

    If anyone is interested in a community for the appreciation of score composers for film, television, plays and videogames, please stop on by Score Composer of the Week

    28 Aug 2010 Reply
  • eroock

    His soundtrack for "Die Unendliche Geschichte" is so angelic and otherwordly. Listening to it always leaves me stunned and happy ...

    23 Aug 2010 Reply
  • OlmerfromDail

    Das Boot это гениально... супер / Das Boot is genius... super..

    13 May 2010 Reply
  • PsycheDanic

    His score for 'The NeverEnding Story' is simply awesome!

    23 Apr 2010 Reply
  • Kreved_Prevedko

    Das Boot... Это гениально, чуть более чем полностью!!!11

    23 Mar 2010 Reply
  • favdhelm

    Don't forget his great early fusion work as a sax player ... Fond memories of Passport.

    24 Feb 2010 Reply
  • AstralCat

    просто ахуеть! нет слов!

    5 Nov 2009 Reply
  • davidhorizon

    Das Boot soundtrack is great, but his themes on the "Never Ending Story" are just as great.

    18 Aug 2009 Reply
  • redgo

    yes, Klaus is the best OST composer, but together with Angelo Badalamenti (in my opinion =D ).

    30 Jul 2009 Reply
  • He11raiser

    Das Boot OST is not best, but one of best.

    26 Jul 2009 Reply
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