Fritz Pauer

Austrian jazz and classical keyboard instrumentalist, composer and leader, born October 14, 1943 in Vienna, died July 1, 2012. Played with Hans Koller 1960-1962, then leading own groups, accompanied visiting American jazz musicians at Berlin clubs 1962-1968. Joined the dance orchestra at Austrian radio in c. 1970, accompanied Art Farmer on four albums 1970-1981. Settled in Switzerland in c. 1986.