Richard Andersson

About

Richard Andersson (b. Oct. 1982) is a Danish/Faroese/Icelandic bass player and composer based in Copenhagen where he is known as "one of the most interesting characters of the Danish jazz scene" (Iver Rod/Gaffa Music Magazine).

Andersson grew up in a musical family but never showed much interest in music until the age of 14 when his life was turned upside down after a fireworks accident that cost him his sight.

Now, around 20 years later, Richard Andersson has gained great recognition for his work as a composer and bass player in the modern jazz field. He has released five albums as a bandleader with Danish and international musicians such as Kasper Tranberg (DK), Jesper Zeuthen (DK), Peter Bruun (DK), George Garzone (US), Jerry Bergonzi (US), Ra-Kalam Bob Moses (US), RJ Miller (US), Bill McHenry (US), Jacob Anderskov (DK), Tony Malaby (US), Rogerio Boccato (BZ) and Sullivan Fortner (US).

Also Andersson can be found in collaborations with musicians such as Rudi Mahall (DE), Oskar Gudjonsson (IS), Tomas Franck (S), Kresten Osgood (DK), Henrik Walsdorff (DE), Jeff "Tain" Watts (US), Jerry Bergonzi (US), Sigurdur Flossason (IS), Matthias Hemstock (IS).