George Koller (born December 9, 1958) is a Canadian bassist[1] who has played free jazz, folk music, world music, and world fusion.
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 9, 1958 Edmonton, Alberta |
| Genres | Jazz, folk, world music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass |
Career
editKoller has worked with Bruce Cockburn,[2] William Beauvais, Holly Cole, Peter Gabriel, Graeme Kirkland, Loreena McKennitt, The Shuffle Demons, Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Richard Underhill, Phil Woods,[3] David Clayton-Thomas,[4] Autorickshaw, Larry Coryell, Herb Ellis, Art Farmer, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Harris, Moe Koffman, Ron Korb, Doug Riley, Valdy, Jane Siberry, Sonny Stitt, and Mary Wilson of The Supremes.
Awards
editHMV Fresh Blood Grand Prize, Music for Plants, Animals, and Humans
Discography
editAs leader
edit- Music for Plants, Animals, and Humans (ZSAN 1994)
- Singing Naked (ZSAN 1995)
- Internal Arts (ZSAN 1003)
- Chants de Lumieres (ZSAN 1004)
- Travelin' Light (ZSAN 1005)
- Atmosphere of Bliss (ZSAN 1006)
With The Shuffle Demons
- What Do You Want? (1990)
- Alive in Europe (1992)
As sideman
editWith Tisziji Munoz
- Space of Fire (Anami Music, 2015)
- When Coltrane Calls! Session 1: Fierce Compassion (Anami Music, 2016)
- When Coltrane Calls! Session 3: Living Immortality (Anami Music, 2016)
- When Coltrane Calls! Session 2: Liberation First! (Anami Music, 2017)
With others
- Lori Cullen, Garden Path (2000)
- Michael Kaeshammer, No Strings Attached (2000)
- Loreena McKennitt, The Visit (1991)
References
edit- ^ "Double-bass - the Canadian Encyclopedia". Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
- ^ "Bruce Cockburn - Albums - Speechless (2005)".
- ^ "Dominic Mancuso: Live at Lula Lounge · CBC Radio 2 - Concerts on Demand". Archived from the original on June 19, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
- ^ "David Clayton-Thomas - News". Archived from the original on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
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