Born in Vienna on 14th of October 1943 in Vienna. Started to take private piano lessons when he was 5years old. Studied Violin,Guitar and Clarinet,but decided to be a professional Jazzpianist at the age of 16. Playing in Fatty Georges All Star Band from 1960 to 1962 gave him the possibility to be able to play different styles. 1963-64 Recordings and Concerts with Hans Koller,Miriam & Oscar Klein. 1964-68 he moved to Berlin/Germany and played at Dug’s Night Club & Jazzgalery as a accompanist for Herb Geller