Philip Aaberg is an American jazz keyboardist and composer who gained international recognition through a series of successful piano recordings released on Windham Hill Records. Although classically trained, Aaberg incorporates classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass, rock, and new music elements into his compositions and musical structures. Although best known for his solo piano work, he is most at home in the chamber jazz genre.

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  • Philip Aaberg is an American jazz keyboardist and composer who gained international recognition through a series of successful piano recordings released on Windham Hill Records. Although classically trained, Aaberg incorporates classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass, rock, and new music elements into his compositions and musical structures. Although best known for his solo piano work, he is most at home in the chamber jazz genre. His compositions are noted for their "rigorous keyboard technique, diverse influences, and colorful compositional style. " Aaberg was born in northern Montana in 1949 and raised in Chester, Montana. By the age of 14 he was performing with local bands at dances in Chester. Aaberg studied music at Harvard University on a Leonard Bernstein scholarship. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in music, he moved to Oakland, CA and played in blues clubs for several years. He also toured and recorded as a member of Elvin Bishop's Group at the time of its greatest popularity, and co-wrote the title song of the band's 1976 "Struttin' My Stuff" release. In 1985, Aaberg signed a recording contract with Windham Hill Records and released the highly acclaimed solo album High Plains that showcased his eclectic musical background. He followed this up with five solo albums: Cinema (1992), Field Notes (2000), Live from Montana (2000), which received a Grammy nomination, Christmas (2002), and Blue West (2005). Aaberg also appeared regularly on the popular Windham Hill Sampler albums over the past 20 years and has had success in various collaborations and ensemble projects. Aaberg has performed with the Boston Pops and has appeared at the Marlboro Chamber Music Festival. As a guest artist, he has performed on over 200 albums and on PBS's All-American Jazz program, which earned him an Emmy Award nomination. He has appeared with Peter Gabriel and the Doobie Brothers in concert. In 2000, Aaberg began his own record label, Sweetgrass Music, through which he has since endeavored to produce music that "connects a global audience to the sweeping landscape of the West. " Throughout his career, Aaberg has produced music that consistently translated Montana's farms, ranches, and native cultures into "musical concepts" and has "forged a unique keyboard style that paints an audible portrait of his home state."
  • Philip Aaberg ist ein US-amerikanischer Pianist. Aaberg wuchs in Chester, Montana auf und spielte dort schon in jungen Jahren Klavier. Er schloss die High School 1967 ab, danach studierte er an der Harvard University Klavier. Sein Musikstil umfasst Rock, New-Age, Jazz und Blues bis hin zur Klassik und lässt sich nur schwer kategorisieren. Aaberg spielte unter anderem mit Peter Gabriel, John Hiatt, Vinnie Colaiuta, Elvin Bishop, The Doobie Brothers und vielen anderen. Seine Plattenkarriere begann 1985 mit dem Album High Plains, erschienen bei Windham Hill Records, mit Solo- und Ensembleaufnahmen. Seit 2000 produziert Aaberg seine Platten unter dem eigenen Label Sweetgrass Music. Sein Soloalbum Live from Montana wurde für einen Grammy nominiert.
  • Egli ascoltava molti artisti, sin da quando si stava laureando ad Harvard, bilanciando musica classica, blues e rock. Si esibì con numerosi artisti famosi come Peter Gabriel, John Hiatt, Elvin Bishop, The Doobie Brothers e molti altri. Nel 1985, Aaberg cominciò la sua carriera sotto l'etichetta Windham Hill Records, registrando sia assoli singoli di piano sia brani con altri strumenti. Dal 2000, Aaberg registra con una propria etichetta, Sweetgrass Music.
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  • Philip Aaberg is an American jazz keyboardist and composer who gained international recognition through a series of successful piano recordings released on Windham Hill Records. Although classically trained, Aaberg incorporates classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass, rock, and new music elements into his compositions and musical structures. Although best known for his solo piano work, he is most at home in the chamber jazz genre.
  • Philip Aaberg ist ein US-amerikanischer Pianist. Aaberg wuchs in Chester, Montana auf und spielte dort schon in jungen Jahren Klavier. Er schloss die High School 1967 ab, danach studierte er an der Harvard University Klavier. Sein Musikstil umfasst Rock, New-Age, Jazz und Blues bis hin zur Klassik und lässt sich nur schwer kategorisieren. Aaberg spielte unter anderem mit Peter Gabriel, John Hiatt, Vinnie Colaiuta, Elvin Bishop, The Doobie Brothers und vielen anderen.
  • Egli ascoltava molti artisti, sin da quando si stava laureando ad Harvard, bilanciando musica classica, blues e rock. Si esibì con numerosi artisti famosi come Peter Gabriel, John Hiatt, Elvin Bishop, The Doobie Brothers e molti altri. Nel 1985, Aaberg cominciò la sua carriera sotto l'etichetta Windham Hill Records, registrando sia assoli singoli di piano sia brani con altri strumenti. Dal 2000, Aaberg registra con una propria etichetta, Sweetgrass Music.
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