Cellists · 1939–2026

Irene Aebi

Swiss singer, violinist and cellist

Born
27 July 1939
Zurich
Died
11 August 2026
Ghent
Country
Switzerland

Biography

Irene Aebi was a jazz musician who played cello and voice. Irene Aebi was born on 27 July 1939 in Zurich and died on 11 August 2026 in Ghent. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Irene Aebi (27 July 1939 – 11 August 2026) was a Swiss singer, violinist and cellist. She is noted for her work with jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy, her husband, from the 1960s to his death in 2004. Initially a classically trained instrumentalist, she only began to sing at Lacy's request. In a review of a 1999 concert, critic Frank Rubolino describes Aebi as possessing a "brusque, forceful style of singing".

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Irene Aebi play?

Irene Aebi is known for playing cello and voice.

When and where was Irene Aebi born?

Irene Aebi was born 27 July 1939 in Zurich.

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