Mads Vinding facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mads Vinding
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 7, 1948 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Double bass |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | Sonet, Stunt |
| Associated acts | Hank Jones, Thomas Clausen |
Mads Vinding is a super talented Danish musician who plays the double bass in jazz music. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on December 7, 1948. He's known all over the world for his amazing bass playing!
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Mads Vinding's Music Journey
Mads Vinding started his professional music career when he was just 16 years old. He became the main bassist at a famous jazz club in Copenhagen called Jazzhus Montmartre. This means he played with many different musicians who came to perform there.
He has played on more than 800 music recordings. He has also appeared on over 1000 Radio and TV shows. That's a lot of music!
Awards and Honors
Mads Vinding has won many cool awards for his music. These awards show how much people appreciate his talent.
- Best soloist, Nordring, 1978
- Ben Webster Prize, 1982
- Palæ Jazz Prize, 1997
- Launy Grøndahl's honorary prize, 2000
- Django d’Or, 2007
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Mads Vinding's Albums
Mads Vinding has released many of his own albums. These are records where he is the main artist.
- Mads Vinding Group (1977)
- The Kingdom (1998)
- Daddio Don (2000)
- Six Hands Three Minds One Heart (2002)
- Over the Rainbow (2002)
- Two Basses (2005)
- Abrikostræet (2005)
- In Our Own Sweet Way (2009)
- Open Minds (2011)
- Composing (2015)
- Yesterdays (2017)
Playing with Other Musicians
Mads Vinding has also played as a "sideman" on many albums. This means he played his double bass to support other main artists. Here are some of the albums he helped create:
With Yelena Eckemoff
- Cold Sun (2010)
- Grass Catching the Wind (2010)
With Kenny Drew
- Your Soft Eyes (1981)
With Art Farmer
- Manhattan (1981)
With Johnny Griffin
- Blues for Harvey (1973)
With Hank Jones
- Trio (1991)
- Hank Jones in Copenhagen - Live at Jazzhus Slukefter 1983 (2018) - This album was recorded live with Shelly Manne on drums.
With Duke Jordan
- Flight to Denmark (1974) - recorded in 1973
- Two Loves (1975) - recorded in 1973
- Truth (1983) - recorded in 1975
With Doug Raney
- Guitar Guitar Guitar (1985)
With Idrees Sulieman
- Groovin' (1985)
With Kai Winding and Curtis Fuller
- Giant Bones '80 (1980)
