Eric Von Essen

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Eric Von Essen

b, 1954-1997 US
Musician / Composer of Jazz

Eric Von Essen (June 30, 1954 – August 14, 1997) was an American jazz bassist, pianist, and composer active on the West Coast jazz scene of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.Von Essen played in the Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra in 1978, where he met Jeff Gauthier and began working with him. Together with twin brothers Alex and Nels Cline, the four formed an ensemble called Quartet Music, which played together until 1990. While working with Quartet Music, Essen studied tablas in India.

Instruments

Bass
Piano
Double bass
Violoncello
Cowbell

Plays With

Alex Cline Ensemble

Quartet Music

The Bob Brookmeyer Quartet

The Vinny Golia Large Ensemble

Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Central Avenue Reunion	Art Farmer / Frank Morgan / Lou Levy / Eric Von Essen / Albert Heath	1989	Album

External Links

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Discogs

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Acknowledgements

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