Carl Frederick Tandberg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carl Frederick Tandberg
Carl Frederick Tandberg circa 1950-1960
Born	(1910-03-22)March 22, 1910 Boston
Died	August 26, 1988(1988-08-26) (aged 78) Los Angeles
Spouse(s)	Alice Nazian Gonyer (1909-1992)
Parent(s)	Thorvald Martin Tandberg I (1874-1970) Alvilde Marie Naess (1875-1933)

Carl Frederick Tandberg (March 22, 1910 – August 26, 1988) was a talented musician who played the bass fiddle. This is a very large string instrument that makes deep sounds. Carl recorded music with famous artists like Glen Campbell and Frankie Ortega.

Carl's Early Life and Family

Carl was born in Boston in 1910. His father, Thorvald Martin Tandberg I, managed a restaurant. Carl's mother, Alvilde Marie Naess, was from Oslo, Norway.

In 1929, Carl married Alice Nazian Gonyer. They lived in Queens, New York. Carl's uncle, Alfred Næss, was a well-known Norwegian speedskater.

Carl's Music Career

Carl worked with several music groups. In 1937, he played with Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra. He also played with The Jerry Blaine Orchestra.

While working at a music publishing company, Carl met Glen Campbell. They worked together on several music recordings. Carl also played with the Frankie Ortega Trio for 11 years. They performed in places like Las Vegas and the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, California.

In the 1940s, Carl moved to Burbank, California. He continued his music career in Alhambra, California. Starting in 1957, he played at Dick White's Rickey's Lounge with Paul Peters and Stan Seltzer. Later, he became the maître d' (a person who manages the dining room) at their restaurant.

Life After Music

After Carl retired from playing music, he worked for a private security company. He worked at KTTV studios. Later, he became a security guard at the home of famous comedian Bob Hope.

Carl Frederick Tandberg passed away in Los Angeles in 1988 from a heart attack. He was buried in Eternal Valley Memorial Park.

Recordings Carl Played On

Here are some of the recordings Carl Tandberg was part of:

• Glen Campbell; The Legacy, 1961-2002 (this was re-released in 2003)
• Frankie Ortega and His Group; Imperial IR 9025 (around 1950)

Images for kids

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  Carl Tandberg as a child in 1918, standing in front of his father.