Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZWEBER, Eberhard(b 22 Jan. '40, Stuttgart, Germany) Bass, composer. Learnt cello from age six, took up bass '56. Professional from '72, after lengthy spell with pianist Wolfgang Dauner working in all fields from rock to free improvisation. Joined jazz-rock band Spectrum '73--4, but left to explore field opened up by his invention, the electrobass, a bodyless acoustic instrument modified electronically to produce lithe, sonorous sound. Formed Colours '75 with Charlie Mariano, keyboardist Rainer Br]auu[ninghaus and drummer Jon Christensen, established himself as one of Europe's premier bassists with unique, plaintive sound. ECM albums incl. The Colours Of Chloe '73 (with Br]auu[ninghaus), Chorus '84, Orchestra '88, and Pendulum '93, a solo album with overdubbing used to great effect. Others are Ring (with Gary Burton), Silent Feet, Fluid Rustle and Later That Evening (with Bill Frisell). |