Klaus Doldinger

German musician, composer, bandleader and saxophonist

Born: 12 May 1936, Berlin
Died: 16 October 2025, aged 89

Klaus Doldinger (12 May 1936 – 16 October 2025) was a German saxophonist known for his work in jazz and as a film music composer. He founded the group Passport in 1971; they played in different formations for decades and became successful internationally. Doldinger composed several filmscores, including Wolfgang Petersen's Das Boot (1981) and The NeverEnding Story (1984). He is known for writing the theme music of Tatort, running on television since 1970.

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