Eberhard Weber: Positive Pragmatism

jkelman · February 4th, 2013, 05:13 AM

My interview with Eberhard Weber, today at All About Jazz.

Since a massive stroke in 2007, the German bassist has been unable to play his instrument - the custom-designed, five-string electric double bass that has helped define his sound and voice from early in his career. That hasn't stopped him from releasing Résumé (ECM, 2013), however; an album of sourced material, taken from interlude solos performed on tour with Jan Garbarek between 1990 and 2007, that Weber then wrote around and, with the help of a couple guests on a handful of its dozen tracks, reshaped into standalone compositions.

In the interview, Weber was ready to talk about the stroke and how it's changed his life, but as tragic as this may seem - and, at the same time, he's also lost his wife Maja (of nearly 43 years) in 2011 after a short battle with liver cancer - Weber remains optimistic about the future and unfailingly pragmatic. There's no time to moan about the past for Weber; only time to consider what the future will bring.

Read Eberhard Weber: Positive Pragmatism, today at All About Jazz.

slowshoes · February 4th, 2013, 10:37 AM

Little did I know when I started buying his albums in the 70's that I would still be getting just as much enjoyment from his music 35 years later.
I hope he is doing well - there seems to be alot of saddness in those eyes. (rightly so, considering all he's had to deal with). The article served as a gentle reminder to not take life for granted, and to find a way to keep moving forward when your dealt a bad hand.

More practically, it also made me aware I still hadn't ordered Resume yet, so I took care of that. I'm looking forward to hearing a new album from an artist who has given me so much listening pleasure over the years.

beeboss · February 4th, 2013, 12:55 PM

Very interesting interview, thanks.

jkelman · February 4th, 2013, 01:09 PM

Thanks guys; yes, Eberhard's eyes reflect what he's been through, but when you speak to him, it's another story. Strong, forward-thinking and optimistic.

Justin V · February 15th, 2013, 04:35 PM

I just wanted to bump up the link to this article. As a newcomer to Weber's music, I found it to be an interesting read.

February 4th, 2013, 05:13 AM	#1
jkelman AAJ's Big Nose Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 7,159	Eberhard Weber: Positive Pragmatism My interview with Eberhard Weber, today at All About Jazz. Since a massive stroke in 2007, the German bassist has been unable to play his instrument - the custom-designed, five-string electric double bass that has helped define his sound and voice from early in his career. That hasn't stopped him from releasing Résumé (ECM, 2013), however; an album of sourced material, taken from interlude solos performed on tour with Jan Garbarek between 1990 and 2007, that Weber then wrote around and, with the help of a couple guests on a handful of its dozen tracks, reshaped into standalone compositions. In the interview, Weber was ready to talk about the stroke and how it's changed his life, but as tragic as this may seem - and, at the same time, he's also lost his wife Maja (of nearly 43 years) in 2011 after a short battle with liver cancer - Weber remains optimistic about the future and unfailingly pragmatic. There's no time to moan about the past for Weber; only time to consider what the future will bring. Read Eberhard Weber: Positive Pragmatism, today at All About Jazz.

February 15th, 2013, 04:35 PM	#5
Justin V Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Euclid, OH Posts: 5,347	I just wanted to bump up the link to this article. As a newcomer to Weber's music, I found it to be an interesting read. __________________ When I grow up, I want to be like Roy Haynes.

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February 4th, 2013, 10:37 AM	#2
slowshoes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 841	Little did I know when I started buying his albums in the 70's that I would still be getting just as much enjoyment from his music 35 years later. I hope he is doing well - there seems to be alot of saddness in those eyes. (rightly so, considering all he's had to deal with). The article served as a gentle reminder to not take life for granted, and to find a way to keep moving forward when your dealt a bad hand. More practically, it also made me aware I still hadn't ordered Resume yet, so I took care of that. I'm looking forward to hearing a new album from an artist who has given me so much listening pleasure over the years.

February 4th, 2013, 12:55 PM	#3
beeboss Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 470	Very interesting interview, thanks.

February 4th, 2013, 01:09 PM	#4
jkelman AAJ's Big Nose Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 7,159	Thanks guys; yes, Eberhard's eyes reflect what he's been through, but when you speak to him, it's another story. Strong, forward-thinking and optimistic.