- Born
- 13 September 1932
Gothenburg - Died
- 2 July 2013
Uppsala - Country
- Sweden
- Active
- 1949–
- Record labels
- Philips Records
- Discography
- 9 albums
Biography
Bengt Hallberg was a jazz musician who played piano. Bengt Hallberg was born on 13 September 1932 in Gothenburg and died on 2 July 2013 in Uppsala. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Philips Records. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “P som i Piano” (1968) to “All Star Sessions 1953/54” (2007). Honours include Gyllene Skivan (1957) and Litteris et Artibus (1977).
Bengt Hallberg (13 September 1932 – 2 July 2013) was a Swedish jazz pianist, composer and arranger. Born in Gothenburg, he studied classical piano from an early age, and wrote his first jazz arrangement at the age of 13. At the age of 15 he recorded his first record as a member of a group led by bassist Thore Jederby and in 1949 he recorded with the Swedish alto saxophonist Arne Domnérus for the first time, and the two musicians continued to play together for several decades. During the 1950s, Hallberg played with leading visiting American players, including the tenor saxophonist Stan Getz, recording "Dear Old Stockholm" (originally "Ack Värmeland du sköna") with him, and alto player Lee Konitz in 1951, and trumpeters Clifford Brown and Quincy Jones in 1953. Jones first recorded arrangement featured Hallberg. In the same period he worked with baritone saxophonist Lars Gullin, another leading Swedish player of the time.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1957 Gyllene Skivan
- 1977 Litteris et Artibus
Historic 78 rpm records
- Standanavian Stan Getz · Swedish All Stars · Bengt Hallberg · Gunnar Johnson ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
- Prelude to a Kiss Stan Getz · Swedish All Stars · Bengt Hallberg · Gunnar Johnson ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
- I'M GETTING SENTIMENTAL OVER YOU STAN GETZ and SWEDISH ALL STARS · Bengt Hallberg · Gunnar Johnson ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
- PRELUDE TO A KISS STAN GETZ QUARTET · Stan Getz · Bengt Hallberg · Gunnar Johnson ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
- NIGHT AND DAY STAN GETZ and SWEDISH ALL STARS · Bengt Hallberg · Gunnar Johnson ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
- NIGHT AND DAY STAN GETZ QUARTET · Stan Getz · Bengt Hallberg · Gunnar Johnson ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
- I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You STAN GETZ QUARTET · Stan Getz · Bengt Hallberg · Gunnar Johnson ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
- I Only Have Eyes For You STAN GETZ QUARTET · Stan Getz · Bengt Hallberg · Gunnar Johnson ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Bengt Hallberg play?
Bengt Hallberg is known for playing piano.
When and where was Bengt Hallberg born?
Bengt Hallberg was born 13 September 1932 in Gothenburg.
What are Bengt Hallberg's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include P som i Piano (1968), Dialogue In Swing: Melodies In An Interplay Between Bengt Hallberg, Piano & Ove Lind, Clarinet (1977), Spring on the Air (1987), Contrasts (1990) and black & white concerto (1996).
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