Carl Frederick Tandberg

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Carl Frederick Tandberg
Bass fiddle
Years active1926-1970s
Tandberg in front of his father in 1918

Carl Frederick Tandberg (March 22, 1910 – August 26, 1988), was a bassist who recorded with Glen Campbell and Frankie Ortega.

Biography

He was born on March 22, 1910, in

speedskater
.

His music career began in Boston in 1926 where he played in local ballrooms, restaurants and in radio stations

maître d' at Rickey's Lounge restaurant. While working at American Music Publishers he met Glen Campbell and collaborated on several recordings.[3] After he retired from music he worked for a private security company at KTTV studios. He later worked as the gate security guard at the home of Bob Hope
.

He died in

Los Angeles, California on August 26, 1988, of a heart attack, and was buried in Eternal Valley Memorial Park.[2]

Discography

References

  1. California Death Index
  2. ^ a b "Carl Tandberg". The Signal. August 30, 1988.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Bass Player Marking 11th Year at Ricky's". Pasadena Star-News. April 25, 1969. Retrieved 2008-10-01.
  4. ^ "Marriages". Los Angeles Times. December 26, 1950. Retrieved 2009-11-22. Carol Tandberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Tandberg of Sun Valley, Cal., to Cpl. Robert H. Lancaster, USMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. ...
  5. .
  6. ^ a b "The Piano Styling of Frankie Ortega". Classic Jazz Guitar. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
  7. ^ "Ricky's Lounge". Pasadena Star-News. May 27, 1970.
  8. ^ "Anniversary Time". Pasadena Star-News. July 12, 1970. Retrieved 2007-12-21. The Paul Peters Trio ... Pictured from left Carl Tandberg, Paul Peters and Stan Seltzer. Tandberg marks his 13th year at club this week. ...
  9. ^ "Carl Tandberg". MSN Music. Archived from the original on 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
  10. ^ "Court of Records". Los Angeles Times. June 7, 1959. Ortega is joined by Carl Tandberg, bass; Al Viola, guitar; Walter Sage, drums; and Tito Rivera, conga drums - a group that doesn't have to strain for good ...

External links