German jazz pianist, composer and conductor
born 4 July 1912 in Meiningen, Germany
died 14 February 1990 in Berlin, Germany
nickname: "Crazy Otto" when credit as such use with ANV (Artist Name Variation).
In the 1940s and 50s he played the piano in various jazz formations. He also was a member of the German all-star orchestra from 1948 the Amiga Star Band II.
Since the 1960s Schulz-Reichel got several releases on Polydor with spotlight on styles such as Easy Listening, Bar-Music and Ragtime. He was an artist of international regard and his very special personal style made him one of the leading artists for Entertainment music.
