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{{Short description|German jazz musician and composer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Till Brönner
| name = Till Brönner
| image = Till Bronner 2006.jpg
| image = Till Bronner 2006.jpg
| caption = Brönner performing in 2006
| caption = Brönner performing in 2006
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|05|06|df=y}}
| background = solo_singer
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| birth_place = [[Viersen]], West Germany
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|05|06|df=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Viersen]], West Germany
| genre = [[Jazz fusion]], [[vocal jazz]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| genre = [[Jazz fusion]], [[vocal jazz]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| occupation = [[Musician]], [[Arrangement|arranger]], [[Record producer|producer]]
| occupation = Musician, arranger, record producer
| instrument = Trumpet
| instrument = Trumpet, Flügelhorn
| years_active = 1991–present
| years_active = 1991–present
| label = [[Verve Records|Verve]]
| label = [[Verve Records|Verve]]
| website = {{URL|www.tillbroenner.com}}
| website = {{URL|https://tillbroenner.de/}}
}}
}}
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'''Till Brönner''' (born 6 May 1971 in [[Viersen]], West Germany) is a [[jazz musician]], trumpeter, singer, composer, arranger and producer.<ref name="Schulte-Peevers2010">{{cite book|last=Schulte-Peevers|first=Andrea|title=Germany 6|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IyM0vxYFaFUC&pg=PA67|accessdate=13 December 2012|date=2010-03-01|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=9781741047813|pages=67–}}</ref>


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'''Till Brönner''' ({{IPA|de|tɪl ˈbʁœnɐ|lang|De-Till Brönner.ogg}}; born 6 May 1971 in [[Viersen]], West Germany) is a [[jazz musician]], trumpeter, flügelhorn player, singer, composer, producer and photographer.<ref name="Schulte-Peevers2010">{{cite book|last=Schulte-Peevers|first=Andrea|title=Germany 6|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781741799996|url-access=registration|accessdate=13 December 2012|date=2010-03-01|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=9781741047813|pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781741799996/page/67 67]–}}</ref>
Brönner's approach is influenced by [[bebop]] and [[fusion jazz]], but also modern [[pop music]], [[Soundtrack|movie soundtrack]]s (especially old German movies), [[country music]] and German [[Pop music|pop song]]s. His trumpet playing is primarily inspired by [[Freddie Hubbard]], [[Dizzy Gillespie]], and [[Chet Baker]]. His most influential teachers were [[Bobby Shew]] and Malte Burba.

Brönner was raised in Rome and received classical trumpet education at the [[Jesuit]] boarding school [[Aloisiuskolleg]] in [[Bonn]]. During high school, he completed a one-year exchange program to the United States with the organization [[ASSIST (organization)|ASSIST]]. He then studied jazz trumpet at the music academy in [[Cologne]] under [[Jiggs Whigham]] and [[Jon Eardley]].


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Till Brönner.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
[[Image:Till Brönner.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
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From 1989–1991, Brönner was a member of the [[Peter Herbolzheimer]] Rhythm Combination & Brass. At the age of twenty, he became solo trumpeter of the [[Rundfunk im amerikanischen Sektor|RIAS]] Big Band Berlin under [[Horst Jankowski]] and later Jiggs Whigham.<ref name="Ankeny">{{cite web|last1=Ankeny|first1=Jason|title=Till Brönner {{!}} Biography & History {{!}} AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/till-br%C3%B6nner-mn0000927067/biography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=26 July 2017}}</ref>

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From 1989–1991, Brönner was a member of the [[Peter Herbolzheimer]] Rhythm Combination & Brass. At the age of twenty, he became solo trumpeter of the [[Rundfunk im amerikanischen Sektor|RIAS]] Big Band Berlin under [[Horst Jankowski]] and Jiggs Whigham.<ref name="Ankeny">{{cite web|last1=Ankeny|first1=Jason|title=Till Brönner {{!}} Biography & History {{!}} AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/till-br%C3%B6nner-mn0000927067/biography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=26 July 2017}}</ref>


Brönner recorded his debut album, ''Generations of Jazz'' (1993) with [[Ray Brown (musician)|Ray Brown]] and [[Jeff Hamilton (drummer)|Jeff Hamilton]]. His vocal debut was on ''Love'' ([[Verve Records|Verve]], 1998). His album ''That Summer'' (2004) landed on the German pop chart at No. 16 and made him the bestselling jazz musician in Germany's history. [[Larry Klein]] produced his next two albums. ''Oceana'' (2006) featured appearances by vocalists [[Carla Bruni]], [[Madeleine Peyroux]], and [[Luciana Souza]]. ''Rio'' (2009) was a tribute to [[bossa nova]] and Brazilian music with appearances by [[Kurt Elling]], [[Melody Gardot]], [[Sergio Mendes]], [[Milton Nascimento]], and Luciana Souza.<ref name="Ankeny" />
Brönner recorded his debut album, ''Generations of Jazz'' (1993) with [[Ray Brown (musician)|Ray Brown]] and [[Jeff Hamilton (drummer)|Jeff Hamilton]]. His vocal debut was on ''Love'' ([[Verve Records|Verve]], 1998). His album ''That Summer'' (2004) landed on the German pop chart at No. 16 and made him the bestselling jazz musician in Germany's history. [[Larry Klein]] produced his next two albums. ''Oceana'' (2006) featured appearances by vocalists [[Carla Bruni]], [[Madeleine Peyroux]], and [[Luciana Souza]]. ''Rio'' (2009) was a tribute to [[bossa nova]] and Brazilian music with appearances by [[Kurt Elling]], [[Melody Gardot]], [[Sergio Mendes]], [[Milton Nascimento]], and Luciana Souza.<ref name="Ankeny" />


Brönner wrote the score for ''Jazz Seen'', a documentary about photographer [[William Claxton (photographer)|William Claxton]], and composed the soundtrack for ''Höllentour'', a movie about the Tour de France bicycle race. In 2014, he released ''The Movie Album'', which contained cover versions of songs from old movies to the present, recorded in Los Angeles.<ref name="Ankeny" />
Brönner wrote the score for ''Jazz Seen'', a documentary about photographer [[William Claxton (photographer)|William Claxton]], and composed the soundtrack for ''Höllentour'', a movie about the Tour de France bicycle race. In 2014, he released ''The Movie Album'', which contained cover versions of songs from old movies to the present, recorded in Los Angeles and produced by jazz guitarist and producer [[Chuck Loeb]]. 2016 He released his Sony Masterworks debut "The Good Life", a swinging album of standards and originals, produced by Dutch producer legend [[Ruud Jacobs]]. In 2018, he teamed-up with german Bassist [[Dieter Ilg]] for his second Sony release "Nightfall", a duo album which won him a platinum record in this category.<ref name="Ankeny" />

Brönner has worked with [[Monty Alexander]], [[Tony Bennett]], [[Dave Brubeck]], [[Natalie Cole]], [[Klaus Doldinger]], [[Al Foster]], [[Johnny Griffin]], [[Chaka Khan]], [[Joachim Kühn]], [[Nils Landgren (musician)|Nils Landgren]], [[James Moody (saxophonist)|James Moody]], [[Aki Takase]], and [[Ernie Watts]].

==Awards and honors==
* Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, ''Generations of Jazz'', 1993
* Preis der Deutschen Plattenindustrie, ''Generations of Jazz'', 1993
* Gold Disc Award, ''Swing Journal'', ''Love'', 1998
* [[Echo Award]] in Jazz Production (National and International), 2007
* Grammy Award nomination, Best instrumental Jazz Solo, "Seven Steps to Heaven" by [[Take 6]], 2009
* German Movie Award nomination, Best Music Score, ''Höllentour''


==Discography==
==Discography==
* ''Generations of Jazz'' (Minor Music, 1994)
* ''Generations of Jazz'' (Minor Music, 1994)
* ''German Songs'' (Minor Music, 1996)
* ''German Songs'' (Minor Music, 1995)
* ''My Secret Love'' (Minor Music, 1996)
* ''My Secret Love'' (Minor Music, 1996)
* ''Midnight'' (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1997)
* ''Midnight'' (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1996)
* ''Love'' ([[Verve Records|Verve]], 1999)
* ''Love'' ([[Verve Records|Verve]], 1998)
* ''Chattin' with Chet'' (Verve, 2000)
* ''Chattin' with Chet'' (Verve, 2000)
* ''Blue Eyed Soul'' (Universal/Verve, 2002)
* ''Blue Eyed Soul'' (Universal/Verve, 2002)
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* ''Oceana'' (EmArcy, 2006)
* ''Oceana'' (EmArcy, 2006)
* ''The Christmas Album'' (Universal/Verve, 2007)
* ''The Christmas Album'' (Universal/Verve, 2007)
* ''Rio'' (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2009)
* ''Rio'' (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2008)
* ''At the End of the Day'' (Bam Bam, 2010)
* ''At the End of the Day'' (Bam Bam, 2010)
* ''Till Bronner'' (Bam Bam, 2013)
* ''Till Bronner'' (Bam Bam, 2012)
* ''The Movie Album'' (Verve, 2014)
* ''The Movie Album'' (Verve, 2014)
* ''Canyon Songs'' (MPS/Naxos, 2015)
* ''The Good Life'' ([[Sony Masterworks]], 2016)<ref name="AM discog">{{cite web|title=Till Brönner {{!}} Album Discography {{!}} AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/till-br%C3%B6nner-mn0000927067/discography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=26 July 2017}}</ref>
* ''The Good Life'' ([[Sony Masterworks]], 2016)<ref name="AM discog">{{cite web|title=Till Brönner {{!}} Album Discography {{!}} AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/till-br%C3%B6nner-mn0000927067/discography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=26 July 2017}}</ref>
* ''Nightfall'' (Sony Masterworks, 2018) (with [[Dieter Ilg]])
* ''Nightfall'' (Sony Masterworks, 2018) (with [[Dieter Ilg]])
* ''On Vacation'' (Sony Music Entertainment, 2020) (with [[Bob James (musician)|Bob James]])
* ''Christmas'' (Sony Music Entertainment, 2021)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.tillbroenner.com/ official web site] (in English, German)
* [https://tillbroenner.de/ Official website]
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 13 November 2024

Till Brönner
Brönner performing in 2006
Brönner performing in 2006
Background information
Born (1971-05-06) 6 May 1971 (age 53)
Viersen, West Germany
GenresJazz fusion, vocal jazz, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, arranger, record producer
Instrument(s)Trumpet, Flügelhorn
Years active1991–present
LabelsVerve
Websitetillbroenner.de

Till Brönner (German: [tɪl ˈbʁœnɐ] ⓘ; born 6 May 1971 in Viersen, West Germany) is a jazz musician, trumpeter, flügelhorn player, singer, composer, producer and photographer.[1]

History

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From 1989–1991, Brönner was a member of the Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination & Brass. At the age of twenty, he became solo trumpeter of the RIAS Big Band Berlin under Horst Jankowski and later Jiggs Whigham.[2]

Brönner recorded his debut album, Generations of Jazz (1993) with Ray Brown and Jeff Hamilton. His vocal debut was on Love (Verve, 1998). His album That Summer (2004) landed on the German pop chart at No. 16 and made him the bestselling jazz musician in Germany's history. Larry Klein produced his next two albums. Oceana (2006) featured appearances by vocalists Carla Bruni, Madeleine Peyroux, and Luciana Souza. Rio (2009) was a tribute to bossa nova and Brazilian music with appearances by Kurt Elling, Melody Gardot, Sergio Mendes, Milton Nascimento, and Luciana Souza.[2]

Brönner wrote the score for Jazz Seen, a documentary about photographer William Claxton, and composed the soundtrack for Höllentour, a movie about the Tour de France bicycle race. In 2014, he released The Movie Album, which contained cover versions of songs from old movies to the present, recorded in Los Angeles and produced by jazz guitarist and producer Chuck Loeb. 2016 He released his Sony Masterworks debut "The Good Life", a swinging album of standards and originals, produced by Dutch producer legend Ruud Jacobs. In 2018, he teamed-up with german Bassist Dieter Ilg for his second Sony release "Nightfall", a duo album which won him a platinum record in this category.[2]

Discography

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  • Generations of Jazz (Minor Music, 1994)
  • German Songs (Minor Music, 1995)
  • My Secret Love (Minor Music, 1996)
  • Midnight (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1996)
  • Love (Verve, 1998)
  • Chattin' with Chet (Verve, 2000)
  • Blue Eyed Soul (Universal/Verve, 2002)
  • Jazz Seen (A&M, 2002)
  • That Summer (Verve, 2004)
  • Oceana (EmArcy, 2006)
  • The Christmas Album (Universal/Verve, 2007)
  • Rio (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2008)
  • At the End of the Day (Bam Bam, 2010)
  • Till Bronner (Bam Bam, 2012)
  • The Movie Album (Verve, 2014)
  • The Good Life (Sony Masterworks, 2016)[3]
  • Nightfall (Sony Masterworks, 2018) (with Dieter Ilg)
  • On Vacation (Sony Music Entertainment, 2020) (with Bob James)
  • Christmas (Sony Music Entertainment, 2021)

References

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  1. ^ Schulte-Peevers, Andrea (2010-03-01). Germany 6. Lonely Planet. pp. 67–. ISBN 9781741047813. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Ankeny, Jason. "Till Brönner | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Till Brönner | Album Discography | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
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