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Brüninghaus has become known in fusion jazz for his subtle chord layering and widely varying melodic changes, but without neglecting the rhythmical flow. Brüninghaus is the most imaginative exponent of minimal art. In his improvisation and compositions, he combines repetitive minimalist patterns with
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Brüninghaus has written music for symphony orchestra, big bands, small ensembles, and solo piano, as well as for film and television.
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and in his quintet and big band. In 1976, Brüninghaus first played a piano solo concert on the
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joined the band in 1985, and for some of the performances, Charlie
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