Thomas Clausen (born 5 October 1949) is a Danish jazz pianist and composer.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 5, 1949 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Labels | Stunt, Storyville |
Early life
editClausen was born on 5 October 1949 in Copenhagen.[2] His brother was Bent Clausen.[2] Thomas studied piano and composition.[2]
Later life and career
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Clausen was part of the band V8, led by Palle Mikkelborg and Alex Riel, from 1970 to 1975.[2] He has recorded with Scandinavian jazz musicians and with Bob Brookmeyer, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Dexter Gordon, Jackie McLean, Ben Webster and others.[2] He has also led groups throughout his career.[2]
Discography
editAs leader
edit- 1982 Rain (Matrix Music Marketing)
- 1985 The Shadow of Bill Evans (BMG)
- 1988 She Touched Me (M-A)
- 1989 Piano Music (M-A)
- 1991 Café Noir featuring Gary Burton (Intermusic)
- 1992 Flowers and Trees featuring Gary Burton (M•A Music)
- 1998 Festa (with Celso Mendes) (Olufsen Records)
- 1998 Turn Out the Stars (Storyville)
- 1999 Follow the Moon (Stunt)
- 2001 Prelude to a Kiss (Stunt)
- 2002 My Favourite Things (Stunt)
- 2002 Danske Sange (Stunt)
- 2003 Balacobaco (Stunt)
- 2007 Back to Basics (Stunt)
- 2009 After the Carnaval (Stunt)
- 2014 Morning... Dreaming... (with Steve Swallow) (Stunt)
Source:[3]
As sideman
editWith Tim Berne
- Open, Coma (Screwgun, 2001)
With Francisco Cali
- The Voyage (Stunt, 2016)
- Swingin' Till the Girls Come Home (SteepleChase, 1976)
With Miles Davis
With Dexter Gordon
- More Than You Know (SteepleChase, 1975)
With Jackie McLean
- Ode to Super (SteepleChase, 1973) with Gary Bartz
References
edit- ^ Dryden, Ken. "After the Carnaval: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Wiedemann, Erik; Büchmann-Møller, Frank (2005), Clausen, Thomas, Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J090200
- ^ "Thomas Clausen | Album Discography | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
External links
edit- Official site
- Thomas Clausen discography at Discogs
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