Peter Brötzmann is a German saxophone and clarinet player. He is said to be one of the most important characters of free jazz and improvise music. His style is harsh and wild but also lyrical. His energetic style of playing was named brötzen and that gave him the name of the „loudest saxophone player in the world“. He also plays the clarinet and a Hungarian brass instrument tàrogató. Brötzman’s sound is very direct and his solos are often very intense. He did not forget the traditional jazz structures and themes play a big part in his music while his improvisation is often based on melody. These features are also significant for Albert Ayler, who is one of Brötzman’s inspirations.