John Lindberg (jazz musician)
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John Lindberg | |
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 John Lindberg, mœrs festival 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 16, 1959 |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Double bass |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | Black Saint |
| Website | johnlindberg |
John Lindberg (born March 16, 1959) is an American jazz double-bassist.
Lindberg was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. He began his professional career at the age of 16, eventually moving to New York City in 1977.[1]
Career
After moving to New York, he played with the Human Arts Ensemble alongside Joseph Bowie and Bobo Shaw.[2] In 1977, with James Emery and Billy Bang, Lindberg co-founded the String Trio of New York.[3] In 1980 he formed a trio with Jimmy Lyons and Sunny Murray. From 1980 to 1983 he lived in Paris, playing there solo and with Murray and John Tchicai.[1] He has recorded extensively as a leader. John Lindberg studied bass with the bassist from the Battle Creek, Michigan symphony orchestra, bassist David Izenzon and jazz musician Roscoe Mitchell.
