Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (Danish pronunciation: [nilsˈhɛneŋ ˈɶɐ̯sdəð ˈpɛðɐsn], May 27, 1946 – April 19, 2005) was a Danish jazz bassist known for his impressive technique and an approach that could be considered an extension of the innovative work of Scott LaFaro. Born in Osted, near Roskilde, on the Danish island of Zealand, Pedersen was known as The Great Dane with the Never-Ending Name, or sometimes simply as NHØP.
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Date of birth:
- May 27, 1946
Date of death:
- Apr 19, 2005 (age 58 years)
Place Musical Career Began:
Also known as:
- NHOP,
- Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen,
- NHØP,
- N.H.Oersted Pedersen,
- Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen,
- Niels Henning Ørsted Petersen,
- NHOEP,
- Pedersen, Niels-Henning Ørsted
