Biography
Aladár Pege was a jazz musician who played double bass and bass instrument. Aladár Pege was born on 8 October 1939 in Budapest and died on 23 September 2006 in Budapest. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “The Virtuoso Double Bass of Aladár Pege” (1990) to “Live at IBS Concert Hall” (2003). Honours include Franz Liszt Prize (1978) and Kossuth Prize (2002).
Aladár Pege (8 October 1939 – 23 September 2006) was a jazz musician from Hungary. He was well known for his work and was dubbed "the Paganini of double bass". He was chosen as best soloist of Europe in 1970, performed at Carnegie Hall and worked with Herbie Hancock. This was quite rare during the communist era, when Hungarian (and other Eastern bloc countries') artists were seriously restricted in foreign travel. He spent his last decades teaching at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1978 Franz Liszt Prize
- 2002 Kossuth Prize
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Aladár Pege play?
Aladár Pege is known for playing double bass and bass instrument.
When and where was Aladár Pege born?
Aladár Pege was born 8 October 1939 in Budapest.
What are Aladár Pege's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include The Virtuoso Double Bass of Aladár Pege (1990), Hungarian Jazz Workshop (1991), Happy (1996), Live at IBS Concert Hall (2003) and Blues Fuge.
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