George Koller
Background information
Born (1958-12-09) December 9, 1958 (age 65)
Edmonton, Alberta
GenresJazz, folk, world music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Bass

George Koller (born December 9, 1958) is a Canadian bassist[1] who has played free jazz, folk music, world music, and world fusion.

Career

Koller has worked with Bruce Cockburn,[2] William Beauvais, Holly Cole, Peter Gabriel, Graeme Kirkland, Loreena McKennitt, The Shuffle Demons, Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Richard Underhill, Phil Woods,[3] David Clayton-Thomas,[4] Autorickshaw, Larry Coryell, Herb Ellis, Art Farmer, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Harris, Moe Koffman, Ron Korb, Doug Riley, Valdy, Jane Siberry, Sonny Stitt, and Mary Wilson of The Supremes.

Awards

HMV Fresh Blood Grand Prize, Music for Plants, Animals, and Humans

Discography

As leader

With The Shuffle Demons

As sideman

With Tisziji Munoz

With others

References

  1. ^ "Double-bass - the Canadian Encyclopedia". Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
  2. ^ "Bruce Cockburn - Albums - Speechless (2005)".
  3. ^ "Dominic Mancuso: Live at Lula Lounge · CBC Radio 2 - Concerts on Demand". Archived from the original on June 19, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
  4. ^ "David Clayton-Thomas - News". Archived from the original on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 2010-05-18.