Dieter Reith, born on February 25, 1938, in Mainz, Germany, was a pianist known
for his contributions to jazz. He began playing piano in 1945, initially
focusing on classical music but later transitioning to jazz. In 1961, he joined
the SWF-Bigband as their pianist until 1971. Reith's breakthrough came in 1972
when he collaborated with Peter Herbolzheimer and Jerry van Rooyen to compose
and arrange the Olympic entry music for Kurt Edelhagen’s orchestra, earning them
a Gold Record and the Federal Cross of Merit. Throughout his career, Reith
released several notable albums, includi...