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Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen

In an archive interview, Alyn Shipton talks to bass virtuoso Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen about his finest recordings.

Niels-Henning 脴rsted Pedersen was one of the most technically brilliant jazz double bassists from the 1960s to the early 2000s, until his sudden death from a heart attack in April 2005. Most famous for his work with Oscar Peterson, Niels-Henning also played with Joe Pass, Count Basie and many of the great American visitors to Europe. In this archive interview, he joins Alyn Shipton to select examples of his finest recordings.

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Sat 13 Aug 2011 16:30
成人快手 Radio 3

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  • Joe Pass & Niels-Henning 脴rsted Pedersen - Oleo

    Composer: Rollins Performers: Joe Pass, g; Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen, b. 1978.

  • Niels-Henning 脴rsted Pedersen

    Lines

    Composer: Wakenius Performers: Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, b; Ulf Wakenius, g; Jonas Johansen, d. 1999.

    • Unforgettable: NHOP Trio Live.
    • Dig.
    • 9464.

  • Niels-Henning 脴rsted Pedersen

    Dancing on the Tables

    Composer: Pedersen Performers: Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, b; Dave Liebman, ss, as, ts; John Scofield, g; Billy Hart, d. 1979.

    • Dancing on the Tables.
    • Steeplechase.
    • 31125.

  • NHOP / Philip Catherine

    The Puzzle

    Composer: Pedersen Performers: Philip Catherine, g; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, b.

    • The Art of the Duo.
    • Enja.
    • 8016.

  • Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen / Kenny Drew

    I Skovens Dybe Stille Ro (Once a Saturday Night)

    Composer: trad Performers: Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen, b; Kenny Drew, p.

    • Duo.
    • Phantom.
    • 754668.

  • Count Basie

    N.H.O.P.

    Composer: Basie Performers: Count Basie, p; Joe Pass, g; Willie Cook, t; Eddie Vinson, as; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, b; Louis Bellson, d.

    • Kansas City 6.
    • Pablo.
    • OJCCD 933.

  • Oscar Peterson

    Younger Than Springtime

    Composer: Count Basie Performers: Oscar Peterson, p; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, b; Louis Hayes, d.

    • The Great Connection.
    • Verve.
    • 539602.

  • Oscar Peterson

    Blues Etude

    Composer: Peterson Performers: Oscar Peterson, p; Joe Pass, g; Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen, b.

    • The Trio.
    • Pablo.
    • OJC CD 316-2.

  • Mulgrew Miller, Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen

    Pitter Panther Patter

    Composer: Ellington, Blanton Performers: Mulgrew Miller, p; Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen, b. 15 Jan, 1999.

    • The Duets.
    • Bang and Oulfsen.
    • 3656651.

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  • Sat 13 Aug 2011 16:30
    成人快手 Radio 3

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