Niels has to be the greatest bassist to ever live. No doubt. His tone and intonation are beyond incredible.... and then there's that crazy 3 finger pizzicato he's got going. In those super fast runs he does, you can hear every note clearly.
Think of him every time we drive through his home town, Osted, 45 km from Copenhagen. Some home town as my wife so I feel related to him as my wife knew the family from the local school that she attened some 45 years back. R.I.P. dear Niels-Henning.
I took my 16 year old son to see Ulf play at a jazz club in Aberdeen years ago. Ulf was sat on his own nursing a beer at one end of the bar looking sad. Turned out he said he was missing his family. A really humble man. I followed NHOP through his days with Peterson. Make no mistake, the two men are giants of jazz.. and true gentlemen.
R.I.P dear Niels. you and Oscar have always been my biggest inspiration. I always wondered how it was human possible to be that talented un such a difficult intrument, and not even looking at the neck. You were the best. Your music sits so deep in my heart.
I am just scratching the surface of NHOP's playing right now, and I can say that in my mind it reminds me of Jaco a lot. I would not be surprised if he was one of Jaco's main inspirations. Really incredible to see how artists are influenced generation by generation.
Niels makes that bass sing like no other...of course with the beautiful comping/soloing by Ulf on guitar, makes this 'beauty' scrumptious beyond belief.
All the comments that praise NHOP are absolutely right and he is (not was) a true great. Let's not forget, however, the accompaniment from the guitar. In his solo section in the middle, Ulf shows us what he is capable of...but for the rest of the tune he is content to play exquisite, simple accompaniment to let NHOP shine. And in fact NHOP himself is, for the most part playing simlpe stuff. This video should be watched as a reminder that less can be more, that there is no substitute for taste and musical sympathy.
Mark Etherington I don't think anyone is taking away anything from Ulf. Ulf Wakenius is a mind-blowingly great guitarist. Ulf and NHOP complement each other so very nicely in this recording. This recording is a god-send for any jazz lover out there!
If this was "all" NHOP left us then it is worth everything that I have done in 40 years, No other bass player can touch this feel and depth no matter how many party pieces and gimmicks they want to produce. Here is the only bass player that took bass playing to a level yet to be matched.
There are thousands of videos out there where you wonder: "who could possibly dislike this video?". This one stays right up in that list. What can anyone find in this piece of cotton and sugar not to be... well, simply superb? For me this video is, at worst, a top 20 in UA-cam. And damn, I see a lot in UA-cam.
This one was Salvador Cuevas's favorite bassist. He loved him and when he could he would strive to play as excellent as Niel. Two great bassists may they RIP
Niels knows every note, 1/3, 1/4,1/2, 3/4, and full note and everything in between on the entire fret board with out looking at it. He just KNOWS IT. That is what sets him apart as the greatest Bass player ever. Not saying Ray Brown and Ron Carter are any less. I've been playing bass since 1967 and these guys blow my strings off!
@algreensurdo.spot on the money my friend.neils was the only man my idol ray brown spoke to oscar about and the rest is history.ulf is a brilliant guitarist they play great together.many thanks for sharing.
Tout simplement sublime. (Une pensée particulière pour le "Great Dane with the never-ending name" qui restera pour moi un des meilleurs contrebassistes de jazz..).
One of the rare string bass players that could incorporate the melody of the song into his tasteful compositions. This old favorite was played with such feeling by NHOP and Ulf Wakenius...one of those rare moments in jazz where the instrumentalists enhance each other.
It never gets old listening and watching Niels. I hope one day we meet in the after. Is there electricity in the after? Will I have to learn how to play an upright? I do play a Fender Precision Fretless and a Custom Jazz Bass.
I made a mistake, its not Tom Waits, sorry. Its a song composed by ERIC MASCHWITZ & MANNING SHERWING. There is a great version a capella by Manhattan Transfer. This one is just beautiful 🙏✨☺️
It was Rosin Coven and Black Sabbath that got me interested in jazz. NHOP cemented that interest into my musical interests. Time to play some jazz! I'll save everyone the pain & not put it on here. Yet... heh heh heh...
He used to play arco(bow) back in the late-60s to 70s before the set-up of his bass got this low. Check out "Paul Bley/NHOP"(1973) if you are interested in his arco-playing.
Niels has to be the greatest bassist to ever live. No doubt. His tone and intonation are beyond incredible.... and then there's that crazy 3 finger pizzicato he's got going. In those super fast runs he does, you can hear every note clearly.
This has me tearful - one of my favorite numbers - grew up with it - Now 77 years and am just lost in the music
This is the prettiest most melodic bass playing I have ever heard. RIP Niels.
Think of him every time we drive through his home town, Osted, 45 km from Copenhagen. Some home town as my wife so I feel related to him as my wife knew the family from the local school that she attened some 45 years back.
R.I.P. dear Niels-Henning.
Frank Hollinger k
Absolument magnifique pour cette balade Monsieur Niels et Monsieur Ulf,merci.
NHOP with the elegant touch... wonderful musician.
I took my 16 year old son to see Ulf play at a jazz club in Aberdeen years ago. Ulf was sat on his own nursing a beer at one end of the bar looking sad. Turned out he said he was missing his family. A really humble man. I followed NHOP through his days with Peterson. Make no mistake, the two men are giants of jazz.. and true gentlemen.
The greatest upright jazz bassist that ever lived. Fact
Ulf Wakenius is one of my favourite guitarists. He is superb. ♥️
His technical virtuosity was unparalleled on the instrument. In fact, I would rate him among the greatest virtuosos to have played any instrument.
Oh what a bassist! Sound, touch, chops, musicality. Sad that he is gone.
R.I.P dear Niels. you and Oscar have always been my biggest inspiration.
I always wondered how it was human possible to be that talented un such a difficult intrument, and not even looking at the neck.
You were the best.
Your music sits so deep in my heart.
This is simply gorgeous. How anybody could justify giving this a thumbs down is just beyond me. What’s wrong with people? 😞
A lot. 🙂
The greatest bassplayer on earth. RIP Niels Henning!!!!!
Yeaah! ♥️
LOVE LOVE NHØP !! Thank You for beautiful sang A Nightingale and superb gitare ULF WAKENIUS Bravo !!
Simply beautiful and so perfect in every way. A true legend !!
Most Glorious
Soothing...
and sooo needed today
Thank you .. for these healing strains....
I am just scratching the surface of NHOP's playing right now, and I can say that in my mind it reminds me of Jaco a lot. I would not be surprised if he was one of Jaco's main inspirations. Really incredible to see how artists are influenced generation by generation.
Niels playing doesn't amaze me at all...I'm too busy enjoying it!
Niels makes that bass sing like no other...of course with the beautiful comping/soloing by Ulf on guitar, makes this 'beauty' scrumptious beyond belief.
Like two birds (who attended Juilliard School). 🙂♥️♥️♥️♥️
One of my favorite bass players! Genius!
All the comments that praise NHOP are absolutely right and he is (not was) a true great. Let's not forget, however, the accompaniment from the guitar. In his solo section in the middle, Ulf shows us what he is capable of...but for the rest of the tune he is content to play exquisite, simple accompaniment to let NHOP shine. And in fact NHOP himself is, for the most part playing simlpe stuff. This video should be watched as a reminder that less can be more, that there is no substitute for taste and musical sympathy.
Mark Etherington I don't think anyone is taking away anything from Ulf. Ulf Wakenius is a mind-blowingly great guitarist. Ulf and NHOP complement each other so very nicely in this recording. This recording is a god-send for any jazz lover out there!
6 years later: totally agree.
Soooo sooothing. Really helping me right now with a difficult family situation. Glad I stumbled into this just now!
I hope things wirked out for you. 🌺
This one brings out tears of sheer joy...
I listen your music and have to say thank you, I like almost all
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
One of the greatest players of the double bass. RIP NHOP.
If this was "all" NHOP left us then it is worth everything that I have done in 40 years, No other bass player can touch this feel and depth no matter how many party pieces and gimmicks they want to produce. Here is the only bass player that took bass playing to a level yet to be matched.
I floated into heaven hearing this!! RIP.
There are thousands of videos out there where you wonder: "who could possibly dislike this video?". This one stays right up in that list. What can anyone find in this piece of cotton and sugar not to be... well, simply superb?
For me this video is, at worst, a top 20 in UA-cam. And damn, I see a lot in UA-cam.
This one was Salvador Cuevas's favorite bassist. He loved him and when he could he would strive to play as excellent as Niel. Two great bassists may they RIP
Very very nice. N.H.O.P. is now one of the best bass players.
Thank you very much
Magical in every way.
I wish I could have seen Niels live :( R.I.P. But we have these great videos to remember him by :D
How do I wish... ♥️
Neils bringing us some music of the gods.
Pretty damn beautiful sounds, to me.
thats sure a great tune for the bass to virtuoso solo melody in , the low register really suits it
NHOP was just Tremendous!
Listen all players and bass players. We have Callas in opera-Heifets on the violin and Niels Henning on bass. Gods Gift to musik Lovers!!!
Dang. This gets you right in the feels. 🎶😢
Niels knows every note, 1/3, 1/4,1/2, 3/4, and full note and everything in between on the entire fret board with out looking at it. He just KNOWS IT. That is what sets him apart as the greatest Bass player ever. Not saying Ray Brown and Ron Carter are any less. I've been playing bass since 1967 and these guys blow my strings off!
Just because you know every word in dictionary that doesn't necessarily mean you a great writer.
Good music is MAGICAL..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome...so chill and soulful.
Beautiful!
@algreensurdo.spot on the money my friend.neils was the only man my idol ray brown spoke to oscar about and the rest is history.ulf is a brilliant guitarist they play great together.many thanks for sharing.
Tout simplement sublime.
(Une pensée particulière pour le "Great Dane with the never-ending name" qui restera pour moi un des meilleurs contrebassistes de jazz..).
He is the best in this genre🎼🎸
Lovely.
Очень красивая спокойная музыка, говорит что , все будет хорошо!
Tears!
lindo demais...genial!!! Dá até uma nostalgia....
Si
Niels doesn't play the bass. Niels is the bass.
- Quote from Oscar Peterson
Verdade!
Verdade!
- Quote from Raquel Triano
One of the rare string bass players that could incorporate the melody of the song into his tasteful compositions.
This old favorite was played with such feeling by NHOP and Ulf Wakenius...one of those rare moments in jazz
where the instrumentalists enhance each other.
That’s not exactly rare in jazz, it’s kinda the point of jazz, and only doesn’t happen with beginners or people who’ve never played together before
It never gets old listening and watching Niels. I hope one day we meet in the after. Is there electricity in the after? Will I have to learn how to play an upright? I do play a Fender Precision Fretless and a Custom Jazz Bass.
NHOP me faz chorar. Muita emoção do olhar até a ponta dos dedos!
wow that finish!
grande de verdad
Восхищение игрой этого великого музыканта!!!
There the world in which we live in then there is this
Nice midnight tune !
wowowowow
Sai cosa è sentimento, sensazione,poesia attraverso la musica? Se non lo sai o lo sai, semplicemente ascolta.
🥺💖💖
NHØP. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
🙏🙏🙏❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🙏🙏🙏
I made a mistake, its not Tom Waits, sorry. Its a song composed by ERIC MASCHWITZ & MANNING SHERWING. There is a great version a capella by Manhattan Transfer. This one is just beautiful 🙏✨☺️
It was Rosin Coven and Black Sabbath that got me interested in jazz. NHOP cemented that interest into my musical interests. Time to play some jazz! I'll save everyone the pain & not put it on here. Yet... heh heh heh...
Niels and Scott could have been brothers...
❤️
Did Mr.Pedersen ever bow his bass? Don’t remember seeing him bowing.
Ima assuming he could, but when his pizzacato tone is that good why would he need to?
He used to play arco(bow) back in the late-60s to 70s before the set-up of his bass got this low.
Check out "Paul Bley/NHOP"(1973) if you are interested in his arco-playing.
Music
Yep. 🙂
W.....T......F!!!
Huh, didn't know Jim Gaffigan played guitar.
This is true art!
❤