Siegfried Loch

Siegfried "Siggi" Loch (born 9 August 1940) is a German record producer, a record industry executive, and the founder of the ACT Music record label. As both a producer and record label pioneer, Loch is considered to have had a significant impact on the exposure, development, and success of modern jazz music, particularly European jazz.

Siegfried Loch
Background information
Born (1940-08-09) 9 August 1940
Słupsk, Germany (present day Poland)
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Record producer, musician
Years active1956–present
LabelsACT Music (founder)
Websitewww.actmusic.com

During his career Loch has produced recordings for some of the most recognisable names in jazz, including Yusef Lateef, Eddie Harris, Joe Pass, Tim Hagans, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dave Brubeck, Vijay Iyer, Vince Mendoza, George Gruntz, Esbjörn Svensson Trio and Manu Katché; many more released albums on his ACT Music label.

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