Eberhard Weber | |
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Background information | |
Born | Stuttgart, Germany | 22 January 1940
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Bassist, composer |
Instrument(s) | Electric upright bass Double bass, cello |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels | ECM |
Website | Eberhard Weber on ECM |
Eberhard Weber (born 22 January 1940, in Stuttgart, Germany) is a German double bassist and composer.[1] As a bass player, he is known for his highly distinctive tone and phrasing.[2] Weber's compositions blend chamber jazz, European classical music, minimalism and ambient music, and are regarded as characteristic examples of the ECM Records sound.