Philip Aaberg

Infobox musical artist



Name = Philip Aaberg
Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Born = birth year and age|1949
Died =
Origin = Montana, USA
Instrument = piano
Genre = Jazz
Instrumental music
Occupation = composer, musician
Years_active = 1979–present
Associated_acts= Will Ackerman, Darol Anger, Michael Hedges

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. [ [http://www.sweetgrassmusic.com Sweetgrass Music] .] 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." [Kohanov, Linda. All Music Guide.]

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. [Ackerman, Will. "Upright" by Phillip Aaberg. Liner Notes.] Aaberg studied music at Harvard University on a Leonard Bernstein scholarship. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in music, he moved to San Francisco and played in blues clubs for several years. [Kohanov] 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. [Kohanov]

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. [Kohanov]

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." [ [http://www.sweetgrassmusic.com Sweetgrass Music] .]

Discography

Solo recordings

* 2005 "Blue West"
* 2002 "Christmas"
* 2000 "Live from Montana"
* 2000 "Field Notes"
* 1992 "Cinema"
* 1989 "Upright"
* 1988 "Out of the Frame"
* 1985 "High Plains"

Collaborations

* 2001 "Tasting The Wine Country" (with the Mike Marshall Quintet)
* 1999 "New Grange" (with New Grange)
* 1998 "A Christmas Heritage" (with New Grange)
* 1995 "A Wild Christmas" (with Bernie Krause)
* 1990 "Meridian" (with Bernie Krause)
* 1987 "Morning Walk" (with Metamora)
* 1986 "The Shape Of The Land" (with Michael Hedges and William Ackerman)

Guest appearances

* 2007 "True"
* 2006 "Sundown: A Windham Hill Piano Collection"
* 2005 "A Quiet Revolution: 30 Years of Windham Hill"
* 2005 "A Windham Hill Christmas: The Night Before Christmas"
* 2005 "Cinema: A Windham Hill Collection"
* 2005 "Essential Winter's Solstice"
* 2005 "Heritage"
* 2005 "Released"
* 2004 "Relaxation" (Windham Hill)
* 2004 "Windham Hill America "
* 2004 "Windham Hill Christmas: I'll Be Home for Christmas"
* 2004 "Windham Hill Sampler: Winter Wonderland"
* 2003 "A Windham Hill Christmas, Vol. 2"
* 2003 "Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection"
* 2003 "Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection"
* 2003 "Windham Hill Chill: Ambient Acoustic"
* 2002 "Meditation: Relax"
* 2002 "Peace of Mind" (Windham Hill)
* 2002 "Ansel Adams: Original Soundtrack Recording from the Film by Ric Burns"
* 2001 "A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 1: Silver Anniversary Edition"
* 2001 "Meditation: Relax Restore and Revive"
* 2001 "New Age Moods" [BMG Special Products]
* 2001 "Windham Hill Classics: Matters of the Heart"
* 2001 "Windows: Windham Hill 25 Years of Piano"
* 2000 "Healing Harmony"
* 2000 "New Age Christmas" [BMG Greeting Card CD]
* 2000 "Redbook: Daybreak"
* 2000 "Redbook: Dinner Party"
* 2000 "Redbook: Lullabies"
* 2000 "Redbook: Piano Reflections"
* 2000 "Redbook: Romance"
* 2000 "Redbook: Tranquility"
* 2000 "Redbook: Twilight"
* 2000 "Windham Hill Classics: Harvest"
* 2000 "Windham Hill Classics: Journeys"
* 2000 "Windham Hill Classics: Persuasion"
* 2000 "Windham Hill Classics: Reflections"
* 1999 "Moonlight Moments"
* 1999 "Sun Dance: Summer Solstice, Vol. 3"
* 1998 "Best of New Age" (Columbia River)
* 1998 "Moonlight Reflections" (BMG Special Products)
* 1998 "Quiet Moods: Meditative Moments"
* 1998 "Quiet Moods: Romantic Reflections"
* 1998 "Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection"
* 1998 "Tones of Christmas"
* 1998 "Yoga Zone: Music for Yoga Practice"
* 1997 "Candlelight Moments: Meditative Moments"
* 1997 "Candlelight Moments: Moonlight Reflections"
* 1997 "Candlelight Moments: Serene Sounds"
* 1997 "Heritage"
* 1997 "Meditation: Restore"
* 1997 "Redbook Relaxation: Piano Reflections"
* 1997 "Redbook Relaxers: Dinner Party"
* 1997 "Redbook Relaxers: Lullabies"
* 1997 "Summer Solstice: A Windham Hill Collection"
* 1997 "Twilight Jazz" (BMG Special Products)
* 1996 "Different Mozart"
* 1996 "Redbook Relaxation: Tranquility"
* 1996 "Redbook Relaxers: Daybreak"
* 1996 "Redbook Relaxers: Dreamscape"
* 1996 "Redbook Relaxers: Romance"
* 1996 "Redbook Relaxers: Twilight"
* 1996 "Sanctuary: 20 Years of Windham Hill"
* 1995 "Windham Hill: The Romantics"
* 1995 "A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 5"
* 1994 "Windham Hill Piano Sampler 2"
* 1994 "Windham Hill Sampler '94"
* 1992 "The Impressionists: A Windham Hill Sampler"
* 1991 "Windham Hill Sampler '92"
* 1990 "A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 3"
* 1990 "Restore the Shore"
* 1990 "Windham Hill: The First Ten Years"
* 1989 "Winter's Solstice, Vol. 1"
* 1986 "Winter's Solstice, Vol. 2"
* 1985 "Windham Hill Sampler '86"
* 1985 "Windham Hill Sampler '89"
* 1985 "Windham Hill: Autumn Portrait"

References

External links

* [http://www.sweetgrassmusic.com Sweetgrass Music]
* [http://www.darolanger.com/aaberg.html Darol Anger Official Website]

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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Pianist
DATE OF BIRTH=1953
PLACE OF BIRTH=Montana, United States
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