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” (Iver Rod/Gaffa Music Magazine.). Andersson was raised in a musical family, but he never took an interest in music until the age 14 when a fireworks incident cost him his sight. Richard Andersson is a great composer and bass player in modern jazz. This happened around twenty years ago. Oskar Gudjonsson, Rudi Mahall (DE), KasperTranberg (DK), Jerry Bergonzi/Moses/Andersson), Ra-Kalam Bob Moses/Moses/Andersson) and Bill McHenry were some of his bandleaders. 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) … Rewards and recognizions: “Best of the year 2015: Honorable Mention – New Releases” The NYC Jazz Record (for the record Richard Andersson/Splitting up in Boston – Garzone/Bergonzi/Moses/Andersson) -“Best Danish Releases of 2010” AllAboutJazz (for the record Richard Andersson Sustainable Quartet/Please Recycle) -“Stjerneprisen 2010” -“Funen Jazz musician of the Year 2010” -“The NHOP Honorable Mention” at The international Bassconvention, 2013. Education: Diploma Degree. Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in 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) from www.richardandersson.dk
