Eberhard Weber

Eberhard Weber
Eberhard Weber in Lucerne, Switzerland
Background information
Born (1940-01-22) 22 January 1940
Stuttgart, Germany
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Bassist, composer
Instrument(s)Electric upright bass
Double bass, cello
Years active1962–present
LabelsECM
WebsiteEberhard Weber on ECM

Eberhard Weber is a German double bassist and composer. As a bass player, he is known for his highly distinctive tone and phrasing. Weber's compositions blend chamber jazz, European classical music, minimalism and ambient music, and are regarded as characteristic examples of the ECM Records sound.