Bengt Hallberg

Swedish pianist and composer

Bengt Hallberg - Swedish pianist and composer
Born

September 13th, 1932
92 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Sweden

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Bengt Hallberg was a Swedish pianist and composer who gained recognition in the world of jazz and classical music. Hallberg studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and developed a unique style that blended elements of both genres. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, he performed extensively in Sweden and internationally, collaborating with various jazz musicians and orchestras. His work included both original compositions and arrangements of well-known pieces. Hallberg also contributed to the development of music education in Sweden, influencing future generations of musicians.

Performed with notable jazz musicians

Released albums such as 'Swedish Jazz'

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