Georg Riedel

Czech-Swedish jazz musician; double bass player and composer

Born: 8 January 1934
Karlovy Vary
Died: 25 February 2024
Stockholm
Country: Czech Republic
Record labels: Gemini Records
Discography: 6 albums

Biography

Georg Riedel was a jazz musician who played double bass. Georg Riedel was born on 8 January 1934 in Karlovy Vary and died on 25 February 2024 in Stockholm. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Gemini Records. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Riedaiglia” (1967) to “Cornelis vs Riedel” (2011). Honours include Alice Tegnér Music Prize (1994), Litteris et Artibus (1998) and (2006).

Georg Martin Ludvig Riedel (8 January 1934 – 25 February 2024) was a Czech-born Swedish double bassist, composer and arranger. Riedel was especially known for his prominent role in Swedish jazz from the 1950s and for composing music for films, television and children's songs, particularly for Astrid Lindgren adaptations.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Riedaiglia 1967 · Sveriges Radio

Till Amanda 1993

Alle kender Alfons Åberg 2001 · Elap Music En samling dikter stod där på parad ... 2005 · Gason Cornelis vs Riedel 2011 · Playground Music Scandinavia

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Albums where Georg Riedel is credited as a sideman

1956	Baritone Sax — Lars Gullin	bass
1958	Mann in the Morning — Herbie Mann	double bass
1962	Ahh! Monica! — Monica Zetterlund & Georg Riedels orkester	arranger
1963	Piano and Big Band!! — Friedrich Gulda	double bass
1964	Jazz på svenska — Jan Johansson	double bass
1969	Rune at the Top — Rune Gustafsson	arranger, conductor
1972	Chicken Feathers — Monica Zetterlund	double bass
1976	Folk som har sånger kan inte dö — Monica Zetterlund & Thorstein Bergman	arranger, tom-tom
1976	Arne Domnérus spelar Povel Ramel — Arne Domnérus	double bass
1977	Jazz at the Pawnshop — Arne Domnérus	double bass, bass
1992	Sweet Georgie Fame — Monica Zetterlund	double bass
1995	Spelar musik på sitt eget vis — Jan Johansson	double bass
1997	Blues — Jan Johansson	double bass
1999	Younger Than Springtime 1959–61 — Jan Johansson & Arne Domnérus	double bass
2001	Ohh! Monica! — Monica Zetterlund	double bass
—	Alice & Wonderband — Alice Babs, Arne Domnérus	bass

Awards

1994 Alice Tegnér Music Prize
1998 Litteris et Artibus
2006
2008 Gullspiran
2020 Swedish Music Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Georg Riedel play?

Georg Riedel is known for playing double bass.

When and where was Georg Riedel born?

Georg Riedel was born 8 January 1934 in Karlovy Vary.

What are Georg Riedel's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Riedaiglia (1967), Alle kender Alfons Åberg (2001), En samling dikter stod där på parad ... (2005) and Cornelis vs Riedel (2011).

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