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David Friesen (born May 6, 1942) [1] is an American jazz bassist. He plays double bass and electric upright bass. [2] Career. Friesen began playing bass while serving in the United States Army in Germany. He played with John Handy and Marian McPartland and following this, with Joe Henderson; in 1975, he toured in Europe with Billy Harper.
David Friesen ( Tacoma, Washington, 6 de mayo de 1942) es un contrabajista, guitarrista y compositor estadounidense de jazz . Historial. Con diecinueve años, estando en el servicio militar, en París, compartió sesiones con la guitarra, con George Arvanistas y Johnny Griffin y, más tarde, en Copenhague, con Ted Curson.
Anyone acquainted with David Friesen's exceptional music quickly thinks of his creative universe. Ocean-deep in his sensitivity to the human spirit, Friesen is compassionate and his music founded on integrity and the pursuit of excellence. Born in Tacoma, Washington May 6, 1942, he was raised in Seattle, though his first exposure to jazz music ...
14 de feb. de 2024 · Listed on a recent Jazz Bass Survey by jazz educators as one of the 24 most influential bassists in the history of jazz. Inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame at the first induction ceremony Sept. 2007. Most Valuable Musician, Monterey Jazz Festival 1977. Winner, DownBeat Critics' Poll: Bass Violin TDW.
The schedule for David Friesen's live performances and clinics. more Recent Recordings Information about David's recent recordings. Includes tracklists, personnel and soundclips. more Articles and Reviews Find out what the Jazz press is saying about David. See a list of recent articles and reviews. more Promotional Materials
David Friesen. Nacido en Tacoma, Washington, el 6 de mayo de 1942, el contrabajista David Friesen, se educa en Seattle. Sus primeros contactos con el jazz son las grabaciones de Earl Bostic, el álbum de la cantante, June Christy titulado «Something Cool» y escuchar a Slim Gaillard en un club de Los Ángeles siendo aún menor de edad.
David Friesen has recorded over 80 CD's as a leader/ co-leader and appeared as a sideman or featured artist on more than 100 recordings. Below is a list of his more recent releases with samples of the recordings.
