Eberhard Weber

Eberhard Weber
Eberhard Weber in Lucerne, Switzerland
Background information
Born (1940-01-22) 22 January 1940
Stuttgart, Germany
GenresJazz
OccupationsBassist, composer
InstrumentsElectric upright bass
Double bass, cello
Years active1962–2007
LabelECM
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.