Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen passed away

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Man, he was only 58. One of the greatest jazz upright bassists.

If you're unfamiliar, check out his album 'The Eternal Traveller' (1984), particularly the track "En Elefan Kom Marcherende." His bass sings like a fretless. He and Eberhard Weber are unmatched, in my opinion.

― Patrick South (Patrick South), Thursday, 21 April 2005 23:14 (twenty years ago)

Was just going to post this!

I always enjoyed his Dancing on the Tables album from the late 70's featuring a young John Scofield. And the Chops record with Joe Pass (which I bought on vinyl for $1) is fun, too.

― Keith C (kcraw916), Thursday, 21 April 2005 23:26 (twenty years ago)

And he was the true hero of seventies BBC jazz shows. 'And on bass, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen'. I'd entirely forgotten his name. RIP.

― snotty moore, Thursday, 21 April 2005 23:27 (twenty years ago)

Wow, hard name to forget. Incredible discography. Rest in peace.

― Rickey Wright (Rrrickey), Friday, 22 April 2005 00:08 (twenty years ago)

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