Hugo Rasmussen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hugo Rasmussen
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Hugo Rasmussen in Vanløse Church, May 2010
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| Born | 22 March 1941 Bagsværd, Denmark |
| Died | 30 August 2015 (aged 74) Frederiksberg, Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz, Hard Bop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Double-bass, electric bass |
| Years active | 1962–2015 |
| Associated acts | Hugo Rasmussen AllStarz |
Hugo Rasmussen (born March 22, 1941 – died August 30, 2015) was a super talented Danish musician. He was famous for playing the double-bass and electric bass. Hugo Rasmussen was best known for his album Sweets to the Sweet, which came out in 1978. This album was re-released in 2001, so more people could enjoy his music.
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About Hugo Rasmussen
Hugo Rasmussen was one of the most popular bass players in the world. He played on an amazing 800 music albums! He worked with many famous jazz musicians. Some of these included Ben Webster, Dexter Gordon, and Tom Waits.
In 1999, Hugo started his own band called Hugo Rasmussen AllStarz. He played the acoustic bass in this group. Other members included Jakob Dinesen on tenor sax, Kasper Trandberg on cornet, Andrew Hyhne on trombone, Heine Hansen on piano, and Kresten Osgood on drums. Hugo Rasmussen passed away at the age of 74.
Awards and Honors
Hugo Rasmussen received many awards for his amazing musical talent. These awards honored his contributions to jazz music.
- 2000 – Palæ Bars Jazzpris
- 2002 – Ben Webster's Prize of Honour
- 2006 – Bent Jædig Prisen
- 2009 – IFPI Prize of Honour (Ærespris) Danish Music Award Jazz
- 2014 – Dansk Musiker Forbund Prize of Honour
- 2014 – Leo Mathisen Prize
His Music Albums
Hugo Rasmussen released several albums where he was the main artist. He also played on many albums with other musicians.
As the Leader
- Sweets to the Sweet (1978) – This was re-released in 2001.
- Hugo...Partly Live (2013)
Playing with Others
Hugo Rasmussen played bass on many albums with other jazz stars. Here are a few examples:
- The Jeep Is Jumping with Ben Webster (1965)
- Swiss Suite with Oliver Nelson (1971)
- Arrival with Horace Parlan (1974)
- Motoring Along with Al Cohn & Zoot Sims (1974)
See also
In Spanish: Hugo Rasmussen para niños
