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Andreas Oberg

Swedish guitar virtuoso Andreas Oberg was born in Stockholm on August 6, 1978. At the age of 18, Andreas made a name for himself on the vibrant Swedish music scene performing with many of Sweden's top artists and he was also admitted to the Royal Music Academy in Stockholm. During recent years Andreas Oberg has been working with his own projects as well as performing with artists in many different styles such as Les Paul, Toots Thielemans, Bireli Lagrene, Larry Coryell, Barbara Hendricks, John Pisano, Martin Taylor, Stuart Hamm, Danny Gottlieb, Jimmy Rosenberg, Frank Vignola, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Ulf Wakenius, Joey DeFrancesco, Mark Murphy, Stochelo Rosenberg, Angelo Debarre, and Florin Nicolescu just to name a few. Andreas Oberg has mastered many different styles and his playing has impressed listeners all over the world, with his energy and technique. Andreas has performed on TV & radio and has also been featured in several international music/guitar magazines. Andreas has made 3 solo albums and one DVD. His latest solo album was released on Resonance Records (US) in March 2008.

Awards

Fasching Award 2002
Winner of National Jazz Competition 2002
Nominated for Guitar Peoples Prize 2002
Hagström Guitar Award 2003
Armstrong Award 2003
Gevalia Award 2004
Nominated for Guitar Peoples Prize 2004
Winner of the Audience Prize at the final of Gibson International Guitar
Competition in Montreux 2006.


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Album Review

Andreas Oberg: My Favorite Guitars

Read "My Favorite Guitars" reviewed by Jay Deshpande


Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg's My Favorite Guitars is that rare thing among jazz albums: a wolf in sheep's clothing. As the title suggests, Oberg concentrates here on the songs of his major influences (probably the most prominent among them is Pat Martino, and to a lesser extent Django Reinhardt). And throughout the disc's twelve tracks, the guitarist plays over such a plush bed of synthesized strings and rich production, that at times one might lose sight of the raw materials ...

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Album Review

Andreas Oberg: My Favorite Guitars

Read "My Favorite Guitars" reviewed by Jim Santella


Andreas Oberg honors several of the most recognized guitarists in jazz through this contemporary outing, where his guitar speaks for generations and his smooth approach appeals to a broad audience. A full studio orchestra complements much of the program as Oberg's guitar floats effortlessly over the gathering.

An appealing Brazilian atmosphere pervades on “Aqui, Oh," where the leader's wordless vocals ride waves of warmth that wash over his acoustic guitar with pleasurable results. Oberg enjoys a fluid technique ...

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Contest

Enter the "Andreas Oberg - Six String Evolution" Giveaway Contest

Enter the "Andreas Oberg - Six String Evolution" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Resonance Records “Andreas Oberg - Six Sting Evolution“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on July 1st. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Andreas Oberg at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Resonance Records

About Andreas Oberg and Six String Evolution Swedish guitar virtuoso Andreas Oberg was born in Stockholm on August ...

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Festival

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Wasington D.C. Jazz Festival on June 8

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Wasington D.C. Jazz Festival on June 8

Source: DL Media

RESONANCE RECORDS PAYS TRIBUTE TO OSCAR PETERSON, FEATURING MARIAN PETRESCU AND ANDREAS OBERG AT THE WASHINGTON D.C. JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8 Resonance Records announces a performance date for Romanian pianist Marian Petrescuand Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, at the 2010 Washington D.C. Jazz Festival on Tuesday, June 8, in a special tribute to legendary pianist Oscar Peterson. The dynamic duo performs in support of their respective new Resonance Records releases, Thrivin': Live at the Jazz Standard and ...

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Performance / Tour

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu to Perform at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on June 7 with Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu to Perform at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on June 7 with Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg

Source: DL Media

MARIAN PETRESCU QUARTET WITH ANDREAS OBERG SET TO PERFORM ATDIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA ON MONDAY, JUNE 7

Resonance Records announces a performance date for Romanian pianist Marian Petrescu and his quartet featuring fellow label mate, Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on Monday, June 7. The dynamic duo performs in support of their respective new Resonance Records releases, Thrivin': Live at the Jazz Standard and Six String Evolution (both available on May 11).The show is part ...

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Festival

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on June 11

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on June 11

Source: DL Media

MARIAN PETRESCU AND ANDREAS OBERG SET TO PERFORM AT THE XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Resonance Records announces a performance date for Romanian pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, at the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on Friday, June 11. The dynamic duo performs in support of their respective new Resonance Records releases, Thrivin': Live at the Jazz Standard and Six String Evolution (both available on May 11).Thrivin': Live at the ...

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Recording

Resonance Records to Release Swedish Guitarist Andreas OBerg's "Six String Evolution" with John Patitucci, Lewis Nash, Dave Kikoski and Darmon Meader

Resonance Records to Release Swedish Guitarist Andreas OBerg's "Six String Evolution" with John Patitucci, Lewis Nash, Dave Kikoski and Darmon Meader

Source: DL Media

Resonance Records To Release Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg's Six String Evolution Oberg's Sophomore Release For The Label Features An All-Star Lineup Of John Patitucci, Lewis Nash, Dave Kikoski & Darmon Meader

Andreas Oberg is quickly becoming one of the most admired jazz guitar players on the planet, and Six String Evolution, his second CD for Resonance Records, represents yet another remarkable step in his international ascendance.

Don Heckman, writing in the Los Angeles Times, has noted that “berg has mastered ...

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Education

Andreas Oberg and Jimmy Bruno Form the Artistworks Guitar Project

Andreas Oberg and Jimmy Bruno Form the Artistworks Guitar Project

Source: Michael Ricci

Two of today's greatest jazz guitarists collaborate for the first time ever for 5 intense days in Napa California at the studio of ArtistWorks. Video footage of the Guitar Project and behind the scenes video and audio are to be released. So what happens when two world class guitarists get together for the first time? What if you close the door and tell them “go do something new together"? Jimmy Bruno and Andreas Oberg had never met until a few ...

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Recording

Four Free MP3 Downloads from Resonance Records: Gene Harris, Andreas Oberg, John Beasley, and Mike Garson

Four Free MP3 Downloads from Resonance Records: Gene Harris, Andreas Oberg, John Beasley, and Mike Garson

Source: All About Jazz

Four free MP3s from the first set of Resonance Records album releases. Includes tracks from Gene Harris' Live in London, Andreas Oberg's My Favorite Guitars, John Beasley's Letter to Herbie, and Mike Garson's Conversations with My Family.

Blue Monk Gene Harris From Live in London 11:19 4AM John Beasley From Letter to Herbie 5:52 The Trick Bag Andreas Oberg From My Favorite Guitars

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Recording

Resonance Records Releases 1st U.S. CD from Swedish Guitar Phenom Andreas Oberg - "A Tribute to His Favorite Guitarists"

Resonance Records Releases 1st U.S. CD from Swedish Guitar Phenom Andreas Oberg - "A Tribute to His Favorite Guitarists"

Source: All About Jazz

Swedish jazz guitarist Andreas Oberg has been seizing increasing attention for his seamless blend of virtuosity and musicality in recent years. His career officially moves several notches upward and outward with the release of his first American album on April 8th, fittingly entitled My Favorite Guitars, on the new Resonance Records label. On its dozen luminously produced and improvisation-fueled tracks, Oberg pays tribute to many of his guitaristic inspirations, including Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhardt, Pat Metheny, George Benson, Pat Martino ...

"At 28, Andreas Oberg has mastered everything from bebop and swing to bossa nova, Gypsy jazz and fusion, enhanced with youthful, rock-driven vigor. His playing is at times an astonishing display of virtuosity." --Los Angeles Times

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Six String Evolution

Resonance Records
2010

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My Favorite Guitars

Resonance Records
2009

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My Favorite Guitars

Resonance Records
2008

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Archibald's Dance

From: Six String Evolution
By Andreas Oberg

The Trick Bag

From: My Favorite Guitars
By Andreas Oberg

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