Thomas Clausen | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 5, 1949 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Labels | Stunt, Storyville |
Thomas Clausen (born 5 October 1949) is a Danish jazz pianist and composer. [1]
Thomas Clausen | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 5, 1949 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Labels | Stunt, Storyville |
Thomas Clausen (born 5 October 1949) is a Danish jazz pianist and composer. [1]
Clausen was born on 5 October 1949 in Copenhagen. [2] His brother was Bent Clausen. [2] Thomas studied piano and composition. [2]
Clausen was part of the band V8, led by Palle Mikkelborg and Alex Riel, from 1970 to 1975. [2] He has recorded with Scandinavian jazz musicians and with Bob Brookmeyer, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Dexter Gordon, Jackie McLean, Ben Webster and others. [2] He has also led groups throughout his career. [2]
Source: [3]
With Tim Berne
With Francisco Cali
With Miles Davis
With Dexter Gordon
With Jackie McLean
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