Lars Danielsson

Swedish jazz bassist, composer and record producer, born 5 September 1958 in Smålandsstenar. Not to be confused with Danish bass guitarist Lars Danielsson. Lars Danielsson is educated at the conservatory in Gothenburg. He plays double bass, electric bass and cello. In 1985, he formed a quartet with saxophonist Dave Liebman, pianist Bobo Stenson and drummer Jon Christensen, sometimes used as Danielsson's name, producing several albums. He also worked with big bands. He played and recorded with John Scofield, Jack DeJohnette, Mike Stern, Billy Hart, Charles Lloyd, Terri Lyne Carrington, Joey Calderazzo, Gino Vannelli and Dave Kikoski, among others. Since 1980, he has released eight solo albums with Lars Danielsson's quartet. These albums featured Alex Acuna, John Abercrombie, Bill Evans, Kenny Wheeler, Rick Margitza and Niels Lan Doky. As a producer, Danielsson has been responsible for productions with Cæcilie Norby and a Danish radio orchestra and more.