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Ben Besiakov, also Ben Besiakow (born October 27, 1956, Copenhagen) is a Danish jazz pianist and keyboardist.
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Ben Besiakov, also Ben Besiakow (born October 27, 1956, Copenhagen) is a Danish jazz pianist and keyboardist.
Besiakov played in jazz and jazz fusion ensembles starting in the early 1970s, including the groups Buki-Yamaz, Creme Fraiche, Engine, Soul Service, and Space Train. He led his own trio ensemble, which recorded for Steeplechase Records, and in 1990 was awarded the Ben Webster Prize. He also played in groups led by Bent Jaedig, Jonas Johansen, Uffe Markussen, and Jens Winther.
Besiakov has performed and recorded with musicians such as Richard Boone, Johnny Dyani, Al Foster, Tomas Franck, Joe Henderson, Dave Liebman, Celso Mendes, James Moody, Caecilie Norby, Adam Nussbaum, Doug Raney, Conny Sjöqvist, Steve Swallow, and Jesper Thilo.
He also played at the Copenhagen Club La Fontaine in the 60s and 70s. [1]
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Jesper Thilo is a Danish jazz musician, mainly known as a tenor saxophonist, alto saxophonist and clarinetist. He is considered to be one of the top European straight-ahead jazz musicians of the post-1970 period. Ben Webster and Coleman Hawkins were early influences, while he later developed a highly personal sound reminiscent of Zoot Sims.
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Introducing Doug Raney is the debut album by jazz guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1977 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
Cuttin' Loose is the second album led by guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1978 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
Nardis is an album by jazz guitarist Jimmy Raney with his son, Doug Raney, that was released in 1983 by SteepleChase.
Listen is the fifth studio album by guitarist Doug Raney, recorded and released in 1980 on Danish label SteepleChase.
I'll Close My Eyes is an album by guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1982 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
Blue and White is an album by guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1983 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
Lazy Bird is an album by guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1984 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
Guitar Guitar Guitar is an album by guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1985 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
Something's Up is an album by guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1988 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
The Doug Raney Quintet is an album by guitarist Doug Raney recorded in 1988 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.
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