Saxophonists · 1942–2021
Lennart Åberg
Swedish saxophonist (1942–2021)
- Born
- 26 February 1942
Helsingborg - Died
- 30 September 2021
Uppsala - Country
- Sweden
Biography
Lennart Åberg was a jazz musician who played saxophone, tenor saxophone and soprano saxophone. Lennart Åberg was born on 26 February 1942 in Helsingborg and died on 30 September 2021 in Uppsala. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion.
Lennart Åberg (26 February 1942 – 30 September 2021) was a Swedish jazz saxophonist and composer. In 1972, he founded Rena Rama, a Swedish jazz fusion group. He also taught jazz history at the Royal College of Music, Stockholm. He was a member of composer George Russell's ensemble in the 1980s along with Jon Christensen, Arild Andersen, and Jan Garbarek, appearing on The Essence of George Russell (Soul Note 1983). In 2002, he received the Djangodor in the Contemporary Star of Jazz category. In addition to jazz, Aberg also worked in musical styles from India, Africa, and Eastern Europe, as well as contemporary music.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Lennart Åberg play?
Lennart Åberg is known for playing saxophone, tenor saxophone and soprano saxophone.
When and where was Lennart Åberg born?
Lennart Åberg was born 26 February 1942 in Helsingborg.
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