However, upon graduating, he soon found that in order to get steady work, he had to play in a more popular context. In 1958, he joined the NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk, or North German Radio) big band. He also worked as a studio musician for many popular German recording acts like Bert Kaempfert.
The individual's career trajectory led him to seek more stable employment, which required him to play in a more prominent context. In 1958, he joined the NDR big band and worked as a studio musician for notable German recording acts like Bert Kaempfert.