Bassplayer, born on Dec. 7 1948 in Copenhagen. A world-class example of Danish jazz, he is an itinerant. With more than 600 recordings to his credit, he is one of the most respected bassists in the world. At 16 years old, he was a professional house-bass player at Montmartre’s original jazzclub in Copenhagen. He also holds a long list of engagements to jazzmasters. We will mention: Herbie Hancock – Wayne Shorter – Stan Getz – Gary Burton – Hank Jones — Tony Williams Dexter Gordon Ben Webster Joanne Brackeen — Sonny Stitt _ Sir Roland Hanna Benny Goodman — Dizzy Gillespie u0026 Dollar Brand? Clark Terry ® Chet Baker ® Chet Baker ® Woody Shaw — Benny Bailey, Enrico Pieranunzi a asen a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a, the Ben Webster Prize in 1982, and the Pala Jazz Prize in 1997. Launy Grondahl was awarded the honorary prize 2000. Jazz Special’s Readers Poll 2000 Winner Three Grammy’s in 2000 for Best Album in Jazz and Folk. Received the Django D’or prize for “Master of Jazz”, 2007 and the Danish Musician’s Union Honorary Prize 2008. From www.vinding.dk
