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Richard Andersson

Richard Andersson (b. Oct. 1982) is a Danish/Faroese/Icelandic bass player and composer based in Copenhagen where he is known as “one of the most interesting characters of the Danish jazz scene” (Ivan Rod/Gaffa Music Magazine.).

Andersson grew up in a musical family but never showed much interest in music until the age of 14 when his life was turned upside down after a fireworks accident that cost him his sight. Now, around 20 years later, Richard Andersson has gained great recognition for his work as a composer and bass player in the modern jazz field. He has released several albums as a bandleader with Danish and international musicians such as Oskar Gudjonsson (IS), Rudi Mahall (DE), Kasper Tranberg (DK), Jerry Bergonzi (US), Ra-Kalam Bob Moses (US), Tony Malaby (US) and Bill McHenry (US).

Also Andersson can be found in collaborations with musicians such as Jeff “Tain” Watts (US), Tomas Franck (S), Kresten Osgood (DK), Henrik Walsdorff (DE), , Sigurdur Flossason (IS) …

Education: Diploma Degree. Carl Nielsen Academy of Music, Denmark (2003-2008). Masters program at Manhattan School of Music in New York (2008-2009) Advanced Postgraduate Diploma at the Rhythmic Conservatory in Copenhagen (2010-2014)

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Richard Andersson Double Bass Copenhagen modern jazz Free improvisation Originals & Standards nordic jazz Avant Garde bass, acoustic

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Album What's New? by Richard Andersson

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Hobby Horse Records
2019

Album First Nature by Tomasz Dabrowski

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Barefoot Records
2019

Album Splitting up in Boston by Richard Andersson

Splitting up in Boston

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2015

Album UDU by Richard Andersson

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Blackout Music
2012

Album Please Recycle by Richard Andersson

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Blackout Music
2010

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