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Bruno Raberg

Bruno Råberg - internationally renowned bassist/composer

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Bruno Råberg Bruno Råberg is an internationally renowned bass player and composer. Since coming to the US from his native Sweden in 1981, he has made 13 recordings as a leader, about 30 as a sideman, and has performed with numerous world-class artists, including Kris Davis, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone, Kenny Werner, Sam Rivers, Tony Malaby, Billy Pierce, Donny McCaslin, Billy Hart, Bob Moses, Mick Goodrick, Ben Monder, Bruce Barth, Jim Black, Matt Wilson, Ted Poor and Mike Mainieri. He currently leads several constellations of his own Bruno Råberg Trio and the Triloka Ensemble. At 20 Råberg was drafted by Swedish trombone virtuoso Eje Thelin and spent the ensuing years performing and recording with renowned Swedish and European artists such as Bobo Stenson, Monica Zetterlund, Zpigniew Seifert. In 1981, Råberg left his performing career in Europe to come to the USA, thanks to a scholarship to the New England Conservatory in Boston. There he studied with Miroslav Vitous, Mick Goodrick, George Russell, and Bob Moses. Råberg has been a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston since 1986 and teaches in the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute, led by pianist Danilo Perez.

Bruno Råberg Selected Discography As a leader “Look Inside” solo bass (Orbis Music 2023) ”The Prospector” Allan Chase, Austin McMahon (OrbisMusic 2020) ”Tailwind” Bruce Barth, Adam Cruz (RedPianoRecords 2018) ”Triloka - Three Realms” Mike Block, Rob Thomas (OrbisMusic 2017) ”For The Unknown” with Allan Chase, Phil Grenadier (OrbisMusic2016) ”Hot Box” with Allan Chase, Austin McMahon (OrbisMusic2015) “Plunge” with Phil Grenadier (OrbisMusic2012) “Lifelines” with Chris Cheek, Ben Monder, Matt Wilson (OrbisMusic2008) “Chrysalis” with Donny McCaslin, Mick Goodrick (OrbisMusic 2004) “Ascensio” with Allan Chase, Phil Grenadier (OrbisMusic 2003) “Presence” with Ole Mathisen, Marcello Pellitteri (OrbisMusic 1999) “Orbis” with Tim Ray, Bob Moses (OrbisMusic 1998) “Pentimento” with Donny McCaslin, Dan Reiser (BostonSkyline1992)

As a co-leader ”The Urgency of Now” Jason Robinson, Bob Weiner ( 2020) “Night Visitor” John Stowell, Ulf Bandgren (Origin 2018)

As a sideman

2018 “Seasons” Josh Rosen, Stan Strickland , Ziggle Zaggle 2018 “No Love Songs” Didi Stewart, Joe Mulholland - 2017 “Neotolia” Utar Artun, Dave Weckl, Dave Fiuczynski 2017 “Always Different” Carl Størmer, Mike Mainieri, Bendik Hofseth, JazzCode 2016 “Black Paintings” Jeff Guthery, Kenny Werner, George Garzone 2016 “Sparks” Josh Rosen Stan Strickland, Eugene Friesen, Ziggle Zaggle 2013 “UN” Jussi Reijonen, Tariq Rantisi, Utar Artun 2013 “Intra Lu Munnu” Sissy Castrogiovanni, Franco Pinna, Naseem Alatrash 2013 “Lunaria” Mora Bianco, Marcello Pellitteri 2013 “Let It Go” Daryl Lowery, Bob Moses, Rick Peckham 2013 “Orchestral Aves” Krishna Raghavendra, Phil Grenadier 2012 “Sacred World” Tarun Balani, Suhail Yusuf Khan 2010 “Hat Trick” Rich Greenblatt, Rick DiMuzio 2008 “Fine Whines” Brooke Sofferman, Jerry Bergonzi 2007 “Slide of Hand” Dave Harris, Rick Peckham, Ritchie Barshay 2005 “Static” Bjorn Wennås, Ziv Ravitz, Phil Grenadier, Beartones 2005 “The Loner” A tribute to Jeff Beck, ESC-Records 2005 “On The Loose” Maeve Spain, Pascal Bokar, Casey Scheurell 2004 “So Taken” Ralph Rosen with Billy Pierce, Greg Hopkins, Tworks 2003 “Vogel” Lars-Erik Norrström Trio, Terje Sundby, LJ Records 2000 “The Figured Wheel” Ben Adams, Chihiro Yamanaka, Tonic Productions 2000 “Idag” Lars-Erik Norrström, Terje Sundby, LJ Records 2000 “Alma” Corpo, GAC 1999 “Boston Tea Party” Jonny Johansson w. George Garzone, BIBA 1998 “The Vow” Aine Minogue, DruidStone, NorthStarMusic 1997 “Orange Then Blue” Orange Then Blue w. John LaPorta, GM 1997 “Changes “ Andre Fernandez w. Eli Degibri, Audia 1996 “Myths and Believes” Mika Pohjola Trio w. Mick Goodrick, GM 1996 “Corpo Live” Corpo, Prophone 1995 “Corpo” Corpo, Prophone 1994 “Time Again” Göran Klinghagen w. David Wilczewski, Dragon 1993 “My Spirituals” Bibi Black, EMI Eastworld 1990 “Play Fiddle Play” Matt Glaser, Rounder 1980 “Omen” Egba, MNW 1976 “Jazz Workshop” Eje Thelin Group, NDR 1976 “Tractus” Harald Svensson, Amigo 1975 “Rycker Dig i Svansen” Mikael Ramel 1975 “Black Is The Color” Cyndee Peters, Eric Bibb, Opus4 1976 “Live '76” Eje Thelin Group, Caprice 1974 “Eje Thelin Group” Eje Thelin Group, Caprice-Riks