NH??P dies at age 58

[Klemme]

I don't know how many of you guys in the states who knows him, but here in Denmark, Niels Henning ?rsted Pedersen was one of the most internationally acclaimed jazz-musicians we've ever had.

He was even scheduled to close the Montreux Jazz-festival with Oscar Peterson this summer.

I will miss his sound on stage, it's what made Chris Minh Doky's sound what it is today. He's a legend in improvisation on a Double-Bass - A truly master of his instrument.

God bless his soul.

[matricks]

I remember him from Oscar Peterson... that is quite sad [img]frown.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img]

[Morgenthaler]

A sad day for all music lovers ,and especially danish musicians. He will be missed immensely!

In his prime years quite possibly the best acoustic bassplayer in the world.

[MSCearly]

he certainly drew a strong tone from the old dog house bass.

i remember him with a smile [img]smile.gif[/img]

[moosetication]

Oh no! One of my earliest musical "viewing" memories as a kid was watching Oscar Peterson's show on UK television, with my dad. The show was great, and Niels was a big part of it. It was my first real introduction to the importance of the bass player.

Very, very sad.

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[Groovemeister]

Man, this is turning into a pretty harsh year for the passing of musicians. It's hard for sure.

Whilst I wasn't that familiar with his work, 58 is no age at all is it... Of course, thoughts and prayers with his family...

MP

[Andy Edwards]

I am really shocked

He really was one of the great technical double bass players of all time.

Check him out on Standards by Birelli Lagrene; he plays the head to Donna Lee on double bass at full tempo!

a true master

[Pocketime]

Truly a phenomenal player who will be deeply missed. PT