Albert Mangelsdorff Prize


The Deutsche Jazzpreis, also known as the Albert Mangelsdorff-Preis, is, together with the Hans [Koller Preis], the most important jazz award in the German-speaking region. Since 1994, it has been awarded every two years by the Union of [German Jazz Musicians|Union Deutscher Jazzmusiker].
Named after Albert Mangelsdorff, the European jazz scene's best-known trombonist, it is endowed with 15,000 Euro by the Gesellschaft [für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte|GEMA] foundation.
The Deutsche Jazzpreis was awarded for the eleventh time at the JazzFest Berlin '09.

Recipients