Once in a great while, a musician emerges with such authority and such seemingly effortless originality that his place in the front ranks of his instrument is unquestioned.
— Nat Hentoff, Village Voice
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Celebrated Jazz Bassist, Pianist, Composer & Educator.
Tacoma-born visionary: Jazz’s soulful architect.
David Friesen (b. May 6, 1942, Tacoma, Washington) is a highly influential American jazz bassist, composer, pianist, and educator—whose expressive artistry and creative breadth have earned him to placement among the top 100 greatest and 20 most influential jazz bassists of all time.
