NHØP | Jaco before Jaco...The GREATEST Bass Player You've NEVER Heard Of

Can you shred on Bass? The greatest Bass player you've never heard of. Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (1946-2005).
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[@TeclaSAPcomUlissesCarvalho]

You're not just keeping their legacy alive, Rick. More importantly, you're bringing it to life to younger generations. Thank you!

[@afrog2666]

I never heard of him before (afaicr) and I will abolutely look into it :)

[@KeithHedger]

Great video. NHOP was a MONSTER! It's a shame we're losing the Masters of this aart, but it's a good thing that videos like this exist to hip people to this valuable legacy.

[@agodeo]

Well said !!

[@fukhue8226]

Rick is 100% awesome!

[@dariusricky4552]

you prolly dont care at all but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my password. I appreciate any help you can give me!

[@nielslandoky1]

Dear Rick, Thanks SO much for your wonderful piece on NHØP. I worked and recorded with him for years and he was one of my most significant mentors at the start of my career, he even got me my first record deal. The way you express your enthusiasm about Niels-Henning is exactly how I and many others feel but never before have we seen or heard it expressed in public and so clearly. THANK YOU! Wishing you all the best, Rick.

[@hhager]

@Niels. You yourself are doing very well carrying the touch, and keeping the light on for jazz.

[@chosen_ones777]

Er det virkelig dig, Niels? Or in Hindi. Is it really you, Niels?

[@nakfan]

Thanks for sharing. You and your brother Chris are some of the Jazz Gods today 🙏 I love your music. Unfortunately I couldn't attend your concert some years ago on Bornholm (Where I live) due to a severe chronic muscle disease but I heard it was wonderful. Take care. All the best, Per Borgen.

[@henrikm4657]

Niels, I love that record “New York meeting” with Ulf Wakenius! Really amazing material.

[@fukhue8226]

He fully understands and appreciates all of the musicians he features. And what a great guy to be featured by since Rick is such a talented musician himself.

[@karstenvandrup4782]

Dear Mr Beato, thank you for this tribute to one of my childhood heroes: NHØP. I'm danish, played the double bass for 40+ years, and I started mostly because of our local international hero, Niels-Henning. When I was young, in the 1980's, I used to go to see those jazz-guroes in Jazz house Montmartre and in Tivoli in Copenhagen. I remember concerts with NHØP and Joe Pass and with Oscar Peterson...wow, those when the days. Thank you sir, for bringing those memories back :-)

[@waltertanner7982]

yeah right! My - now deceased - wife went to exactly these places as a young student in the middle-60s and when we met a few years later we both went there.

[@MrConnorPatrick]

This is one of the best KZbin videos I’ve seen in a while. Three reasons. 1. Reverence: Thanks Rick for giving oxygen to the legends that have gone before. I think it’s so important and this video is a special example. Amazing. 2. Reaction: The look on Rick’s face when he is watching NHOP on screen is priceless. Pure joy Rick Beato. We see how much you love this. 3. Rememberance: Not sure if that’s a word but I’m going for three “r:”s so I’m sticking to it. Thank you for sharing the very special story of how you shared music with your Dad. My Dad made his living from music. He’s gone now but music is the thing we shared and was the unspoken bond between us. That bit really resonated with me obviously. Thank you Rick Beato. Love what you’re doing. Please keep doing it...:

[@Sodchucker]

Yeah, this vid was special. Thanks, Rick.

[@EcoAncestralAmorico]

I will suscribe to this comment ;)

[@achenarmyst2156]

There seem to be quite a bunch of guy‘s whose main connection to their dad was through music, me included. A bit restricted, but could have been worse...

[@aaronperelmuter8433]

I believe Rememberance is a word as in Australia we have a public holiday called Remberance Day, remembering the fallen soldiers from WW1 and WW2.

[@todddixon5959]

Yes

[@jfrockon]

When you started talking about your father, I went to tears. I lost my father a month ago...... That music is awesome.

[@jaycee30865]

Yep. Same.

[@kyraandamysdad]

Same. I miss the special times with my dad but it also makes me sad that so many incredible musicians are no longer with us. When I was a child I felt sad that I couldn't write a fan letter to Johannes Brahms (not even close). Now Hal Blaine and Joe Osborn. This doesn't get any easier. Thanks to Mr. Beato for these tributes.

[@shayneoneill1506]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Dads are so precious. My old boys having bit of a fight with Cancer so Im dreading finding myself in the lost dad club right now. Goddam.

[@jaycee30865]

Shayne O'Neill that was same w me. I sure hope yours wins. Mine lost. I was in denial about the whole thing until the very moment. I didn’t realize that until much later.

[@cbpeddie1]

I teared up as well. My dad has early dementia. It won’t be long. In some ways, he’s already gone. 😢 Jazz totally makes me think of him.

[@billsmith1957]

No one had such command of the fretboard quite like NHØP, I love the part where Oscar says "He didn't just play the bass, he WAS the bass"

[@everblades4]

Not to knitpick, it’s a fingerboard

[@helixfire1198]

the un-fretboard!

[@rodrigosaenz2844]

Exactly. It has no frets.

[@brendanotoole5871]

​@@rodrigosaenz2844 it has one big fret

[@MartinJoergensen]

Being a Dane, and being the son of a musician, I have been lucky enough to both being introduced to great jazz by my dad, just as you describe it, and to hear NHØP play live several times. Once was with Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass here in Copenhagen, probably some time in the mid or late 70's. My dad was a jazz guitarist, and extremely fond of Joe Pass, and through his connections he managed to get me and a couple of class mates from high school into the Copenhagen jazz place called Montmatre to hear the trio. It still stands as one of the great concert experiences of my life (I'm 60 now) - the music, the ambiance (smoke, beer, cool people) and not least the fact that I got myself and a couple of good friends in for free. Awesome! And great to see that you offer Niels Henning some credit. He is one of the all time great jazz bassists. Thanks for bringing back that memory.

[@andersfabriciusmller7879]

Montmatre Joe Pass, Oscar Petersson, Ed Thigpen, and NHØP, mindblowing

[@modemmark421]

We don't *"Do"* Jazz; Jazz can only *"Happen".* It's like a sneeze... You don't *"do"* a sneeze; a sneeze *"happens"* when it needs to *"happen",* not because YOU *"do"* it, but because it must "happen". Or, better yet... Jazz is like an *Orgasm;* you cannot *"Do"* an orgasm, Orgasm *"Happens"* only when you let go, when you *Love* and *FEEL* so safe and *Free* that it is allowed to just... *"HAPPEN".* When I am listening/watching Jazz, I am intimately invited to participate in a moment of Love, *"Happening".* THAT is Jazzzzzz! Peace.

[@peterpedersen1641]

Tak! I am also from Denmark. I told Rick about my meeting Neils back in 1975 or 76. I was walking down 11th Street in Greenwich Village. Heard the most amazing Bee Bop coming out of a underground jazz club. I was 21 years old. During the break, I asked, Oscar Peterson, if they were playing again! He said, yes, for the next 5 nights. I went every nite. I realized that the Bass player and I had the same last name, though Neils and I had a few conversations of the next few nights, we never told each other our last names..... hmmm. Then a week later tell my Dad I saw Oscar Peterson, Stefan Grappelli and this Danish guy, Neils on Bass. My Dad freaked out. Turns out, Neils was my Dad''s 2nd cousin.. He grew up in Aalborg. I was born in Copenhagen and live in Virum. I was just over there two years back visiting my uncle. He was, oh yes. Neils-Henning was our favorite.... LOL No wonder, right? My Mother's maiden name is Jorgensen, missing the "e" there Martin. She grew up in Skajen. I have an apartment in Greenwich Village and hit all the jazz clubs regularly. The 55 Bar, Blue Note, Mezro, Smalls. We know all the local musicians who play these clubs. Great stuff. Nice to hear your story of seeing him with Joe Pass. My other guitar player buddy played with Joe a few times. He told me of the stories of drinking heavily with Joe!! Another amazing player.

[@r.stevenevans3843]

I was an assistant engineer at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley in the mid 80's and got the chance to work on two Oscar Peterson Quartet albums (recorded over a two day period) with Niels on bass, and Joe Pass on guitar, recorded by Phil Edwards. Those guys blew me away. Basically we recorded a 24 track master and a live to two track simultaneously.Most of the tracks were the 2 track live mixes (Phil was a master at mixing jazz live), with , one or two tracks mixed from the 24 track. Oscar wanted that live feeling like a club situation and the musicianship had to be spot on, which it was. Niels did things on an upright bass that I had never heard before. The whole group just clicked. It was such an amazing experience to watch and listen to such flawless performances.

[@delightschwartz1469]

Wow... it must have been a religious experience so to speak. I was in the band instrument manufacturer sector as an artist support manager for over a decade in the 80s and 90s, and there were a few recording sessions and live concerts that took me to that same level. Giants at play.

[@danielhicksmusic]

to be even a fly on the wall in that studio

[@vextract4662]

Love to hear about these experiences it's what's good in life thanks for posting!

[@Ohms_vs_Draaggs]

Recording the live mix to two track blew my mind, possibly stupid question but for the 24 track was that pre or post the eq,faded,effects,etc

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

WOW.. what a great experience..!! thanks

[@ApocalypseLounge]

"People that don't like Jazz, I always say they just don't listen to the right jazz"! I couldn't agree more.

[@stevedjurovich194]

When someone says they don't like Jazz, I usually respond with "That's like saying you don't like paintings. So diverse, there is going to be some you like, and like a lot"

[@lauriesuzanne8848]

Well-stated truth.

[@RockAndDoubleBassWithAaronJoy]

That's my opinion. Like folks who say rock and metal is just screaming about sex. I'm like: have you heard the lyrics of Rush or metallica's literary references? If they insist I'm wrong, and they've 'heard enough', I figure we're not going to be talking about music again. We may not even be friends.

[@ApocalypseLounge]

@@RockAndDoubleBassWithAaronJoy Or Metallica's songs about addiction....or MegaDeath's consistent Anti-War message and how people are treated like garbage by a system designed to keep them in slavery. Music is music and I don't have a single genre of music that I hate. I've listened to Steve Martin's Banjo playing....Old country, engaging classical. People who say that they only like one type of music I just don't understand.

[@kim2ft]

Thank you for your beautiful tribute to NHØP. Niels died suddenly 15 years ago, and in Denmark we are still crying.

[@Kasino80]

I had the great pleasure of hearing him at a church Christmas concert many years ago. I was a bit too young to really appreciate it, but stil. I got to see him.

[@baldrbraa]

I feel you Denmark. Have some wienerbrød, bajer and hygge😎🇳🇴

[@tfritzon]

In Sweden as well. He played a lot here and we miss him terribly.

[@perlyhne1595]

See my response to this a moment ago

[@giovannidisimone8867]

please Rick do more of these wonderful" homages" to these great artists......

[@joethebar1]

Where the hell have I been? I’m a veteran bassist of 35+years and I’ve never heard of this guy. Everyone talks about Ray Brown and Paul Chambers but this guy smokes them all- Jaco included. Rick- you’re literally responsible for introducing people to these legendary musicians. This guy is staggering

[@wcwjazz]

Ray Brown reportedly recommended a young NHOP to Oscar when he needed a sub in Europe saying "he's the only one who can keep up with you!" They clearly all loved and respected one another.

[@kitrichardson5573]

I would agree with that. I’ve heard all of the great bass players at least I thought I had. I’m a bass player myself from rock ‘n’ roll bands and always admired Stanley Clarke and Jaco Pastorius. You’d have to put this guy ahead of both. on a freaking fretless up right?!

[@coltrane1966]

I think the only bass player I can can think of that would easily equal NHOP is Scott LaFaro, who to me at least was the best of the best.

[@Barry101er]

Same here 👍🏼

[@walt686868]

He in NO WAY smokes Ray Brown, Paul Chambers or Jaco Pastorius. Such a statement indicates an under appreciation of these incredible players or a lack of knowledge of them. Appreciating great players is NOT just about the “wow” effect.

[@PerKarlsson]

I had the privilege to see him perform a couple of times, back in the 80’s. He was phenomenal!

[@PerKarlsson]

One of the performances I saw was when he played with swedish jazz guitarist Ulf Wakenius (who also played with Oscar Peterson btw) in a duo constellation.

[@kenimiller3896]

Rick I can't tell you how deeply envious of you I am when you talked about listening to music with your father. I would given anything to have that kind of connection with my dad; sharing something we both cared deeply about. And I can tell by how you talk about it you know how special that is and how lucky you were to have it.

[@TheNinnyfee]

I get you.

[@wyattlytenin7715]

@Keni Miller. Dang, same here...

[@GS-uy4xo]

My dad was a jazz musician and I eventually became a music teacher - same age as Rick, but never had that. Definitely feeling the same

[@petervandyk7173]

This resonates on soo many levels. First of all, I'm danish, close to 50, and lucky enough to have seen NHØP (The great Dane, with the never ending name) live some 3-4 times in my life. With my dad who was a huge jazz buff. Even when I was a teenager and my parents didn't understand ANYTHING, I would still have those moments of just listening to jazz with my dad. Even if we didn't speak to each other, we still shared something special. Like Niels-Henning, my dad passed away to early, to a massive heart attack 😢 Miss him! The funny thing is: growing up with Oscar Peterson records with Niels-Henning on bass, Niels-Hennings records in his own name (or with Stan Getz or Joe Pass), he was never a great bass player in my mind, it was just the way jazz bass playing was supposed to sound. Only later did I understand just how truly gifted he really was, and why nobody else sounded "right" to my ears.

[@maninthecrowd5076]

Mr. Beato I will consider you to be at least partially successful in our mission. I'm a 19 year old college student and would have never listened to half of my favorite music if you weren't making these videos. And there are 20 other people to whom I've suggested this channel and it's content and who appreciate this kind of music now. So thank you.

[@louiearthurs7203]

How have I not heard of this bassist??? His rhythm is insane.

[@DavidLasoff]

Ditto, bro.

[@newgunguy4176]

Check him out with Joe Pass.

[@joaolopes9871]

Also his work with Oscar Peterson is amazing.

[@SamTahbou]

I heard him thanks to the power of KZbin, but it's still a crime I didn't hear him first before everyone else, he's basically the final word on it, there is only one other musical who can compare to my amateur mund but he's a cellist

[@matteo9826]

Check his album "Double bass" with Sam Jones

[@mikite57]

Niels was amazing. I heard Jaco first, then him later on. I thought Jaco was the best bass player ever, and then heard Niels. Doing all this on an upright bass, mind you. Mind bending. I've yet to hear anyone who compares. Good tribute, Rick.

[@marknitro2885]

The only other mind blowing player of this level I know of is Arvel Shaw. Check out 'how high the moon' live in Australia with Louis Armstrong. NHØP is still my favourite though!

[@Teeb2023]

Very similar experience to mine.

[@QuistJam]

Ahhh nice one Rick!!!! NHØP was a BEAST. Coming from Denmark (and Jazz), NHØP was ever-present in my musical upbringing, a huge figure on the scene and one of very few Danish musicians to find history-making international success. Also - kudos for finding the Ø

[@omega1231]

"Finding the ø" can be understood in many ways, but it's not hard to find the ø when you're in Denmark lol

[@klausnielsen7102]

Æøå lol

[@maartenarnou]

Hey, Quist, thanks for making all those great backing tracks. Me and my bass students use them all the time. Awesome work! 👍

[@perlyhne1595]

See my response to this just put up

[@perlyhne1595]

@@maartenarnou See my response to this - especially regarding you bass students

[@giovannicerva5522]

Thank you for bringing this to us, your audience. No KZbinr who knows his audience better than you do. That was a great selection. But most of all, I enjoyed listening to you describe how you enjoyed music with your dad. Great stuff. Thanks again Mr. Beato.

[@Liquidskwid]

Couldn't agree more.

[@valshipley]

Absolutely Rick the Rockstar... thanks fr reigniting my musical 🔥...missed this fr over 20 yrs❤️🙏🙏🙏💫

[@gumse666]

Nice tribute Rick. When i grew up, near the danish border, we saw a lot of danish television. My father being a jazz musician himself, we always watched everything jazz-related with the rest of the family. So I watched al lot of NHØP and i came to believe that this was the normal standard of bass playing. My father once took me to the Montmartre jazz club in Copenhagen and I saw Niels live there and my father sat in on a few tunes. It was magic for a 10 year old boy.

[@petersoderblom3551]

When I was young and going to music university I my home country Sweden. Me and my friend who also is a bass player, went home to NHØP outside Kopenhagen Denmark. Spending 6 hours listen to music playing bass and drinking beer (for free). The second time We meet him was in Bergen Norway at a jazz festival. We had Privat lesson backstage. When the door opened and Dizzy stepped in playing and talking to NHØP thru his horn. My jaw hasn’t felt that heavy since that. My friends name is Per-Ola Gadd (double bass & electric bass) and is active in SF and NY and Sweden. Check him out. 😀

[@siestatime4638]

Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, and Niels-Henning Pedersen... all together. Amazing.

[@MarkSeale]

SKOL album with Stephane Grappelli is otherworld stuff.

[@heckler73]

@Jesse Sanford The Universe demanded a good show, and they stepped up to the plate to represent.

[@guppybill]

GAWD YES!

[@bonek350]

Imagine your old man watching these videos, hanging out in your awesome studio, breaking down tracks. He would have a blast and would be very proud of you.

[@henleinkosh2613]

For people who are interested in knowing more about NHØP I highly recommend contacting Center for Dansk Jazzhistorie (Center for Danish Jazz History). This archive/museum located in Aalborg, Denmark have one of the largest collections of jazz music, film material and memorabila outside the USA with a strong focus on Danish artists and the Danish Jazzscene. Full disclosure: I am myself a volunteer at the Center, so I'm a little biased towards it, but I get nothing out of promoting it.

[@SUPERSCUMDK]

Definitely check out Center for Danish Jazz history . . Mega sejt Christian!

[@henleinkosh2613]

@@e.thorsen1937 No I do not, as such a thing doesn't exist at CDJ. You can visit the place for free and listen to nearly anything in the collection, and if you contact them from abroad with querries into specific subjects you will most likely get a basic rundown on that subject, though if you want more indepth info the common charge is that you enroll in the center's support organisation (which costs 300DKK/50USD/40EUR a year), for a private individual. This info is "as far as I know". I don't really have anything to do with this part of the operation.

[@brendonmurley8276]

Hi Christian. Thanks for this information. I intend to come to Denmark in June 2022 to go to a conference, and now I know about this centre, I will *definitely* visit it!

[@sir-twix-a-lot9461]

Also check out the concert hall across the road, which is amazing/ugly/total waste of money depending on who you ask. I like it.

[@henleinkosh2613]

@@sir-twix-a-lot9461 are you refering to Nordkraft or Musikkens Hus?

[@daniels4742]

I took a lesson from Pedersen about 20 years ago while I studied music in Copenhagen, cool guy. Very very disciplined while practicing, very chill while talking is what I remember most.

[@alexmillette1054]

It’s clear that this guys wasn’t noodling while practicing lol.

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

@@alexmillette1054 OK noodle brain.

[@sergeicherkes]

Thank you for exposuring this beautiful bass player. I always trying to tell people about him. He was a fantastic phenomenon

[@silviomp]

I got a bit emotional when Rick talked about his dad. My dad's 71 and my daughter is 5. I'm gonna spend more time with my parents and my family.

[@mloftin6472]

I hated losing my dad. I wish he could have lived much longer. Everyone who has a good dad alive right now is a lucky person.

[@MrKultivar]

I feel kind of the same. Nowadays I have my family, do not live close to my parents, we have pandemic situation and travel restrictions. Moreover, my always-strong strong dad seem to look quite fragile these days (74). Would love to hug him. All that precious memories... Happy to have internet contact at least.

[@KeithHedger]

I used to spend HOURS both alone, and with friends doing exactly what Rick described. Listening.....not talking......listening. My friends and I would get together with our newest albums (many were the same) and spin them. After a few hours of this we'd hit the diner and discuss. Beats any video game I've ever seen....

[@Jreb1865]

Time...stand still...

[@anthonywhite8975]

Good for you. I wish I had spent more time with my mom. She passed away in 1994 at 59!

[@jagkluke]

In 1999 I lent Neils my bass. This is the story: Neils' bass was mistakenly shipped to Bangkok instead of Melbourne, Australia. They got a bass for him to play but the set up (action, string height) was way too high for him. I got a phone call, "could I help out." I put my bass in the car and raced across to the other side of town to the hall (sound check). When i walked in he was on stage playing the bass that they had given him. He didn't look too happy. I walked on stage with my bass, gave it to him and said "try this." A beaming smile came over his face as he started to play it. The action on my bass is much lower than the one that they had gotten for him. Similar to his set up. (I've had the good fortune to play his bass.) Anyway the concert went well, Neils played absolutely great of course. He was very grateful for the lend of my bass to which I said of course "you're very welcome, glad to be of assistance to such a great player". Hung out with him for a while. He was a true gentleman too. A great soul. Lent him my little old Polytone mini brute when he returned for another tour in 2001. A few short years later (2005) I was walking down the stairs when a student ran up to me and told me that Neils had just died. A massive heart attack. I was so bloody saddened. He was way too young. He was one of a kind an absolutely magnificent player in a class of his own in every aspect of playing and a great human being with a sense of humour to match, Sadly missed.

[@billyryland]

Jan I'm envious man. You got to not only lend him your ax but to hang with this Giant among men....wow.

[@jagkluke]

@@billyryland Thanks Billy. Yeah, great memories of a great player and a great man too.

[@jagkluke]

@Peter Lorimer Hi Peter. My bass isn't a real great instrument (medium price) At one stage I had 3 basses. Downsizing now it's only 1. The action would be around 7mm on the E sting going down to around 4mm on the g string. So around 7-6-5-4mm going across. That's at the end of the fingerboard. From the fingerboard to the bottom of the string. Thomastik Spirocore strings. Yep Neils was not only a great player but real nice man. Seemed a bit shy actually and rather quietly spoken. Yeah I was really upset at the news of his death also. All the very best to you!

[@MobiusBandwidth]

I guessed he must have had very low action.

[@jagkluke]

@@MobiusBandwidth Yeah it was low but I've seen guys with a lower action!

[@robertbuffone5207]

I am 73, and still listen to all the old great upright bass players, and all the other jazz musicians. No music like it. When rock hit the scene they had to go to foreign countries playing concerts to make a living. Never really made a come back. Still some smoke, but no fire. A true art form. Started playing bass in 1971, and through the years I have been able to play the standards, and still having a good run at it, but not since Covid 19 hit. Played all kinds of other music too, but jazz will always be my favorite. Thanks for featuring Neils.

[@cfalguiere]

I saw him and Oscar Peterson with my dad in a Jazz festival in France in the late 70's. I still remember my father's reaction when other people stayed silent at the end of each solo, and politely clap at the end of the piece like in a classical concert. So funny. The only people who gave feedback at the solos were us 2 and a group of people who sat on the external wall (unsure they paid their ticket :-)). It was so energetic that both of us wondered how they could stay so calm. Thanks for reminding me this concert with my dad.

[@Tavisola]

Dane chiming in here... He is a national hero in Denmark. Recognised as a monster jazz bass player, but also as a musician who covered a lot of our countrys most beloved songs. With some of our best danish musicians. From time to time he would show up in mainstream TV-show and accompany the best popartists of the day. A formidable unsnobbish man. Danish musical hero!

[@svenonnerstad1494]

At 62 I remember Niels Henning playing live. He was the Bass player. He is seriously missed. Thanks for recognizing him.

[@KTComp]

In my jazz history course in college my teacher was a bassist and we spend at least 3 classes on NHOP

[@gtbones]

I'm 62 and my dad's been gone for 10 years now. I know my love of music came through him. He was mainly a big band guy...that was his main love because that was the pop music of his era and that's how my ear got 'tuned'. He also loved classical music and The Beatles and he had an open mind and just a deep love of music. So, hearing you speak about your musical relationship with your dad is very moving to me Rick. Thanks.

[@DanNobles]

Rick, I really appreciate the fact that you will ask your viewers to stop and watch a musical passage again, to listen to it again. I find it very helpful. For me, it makes the difference between intellectual understanding and really absorbing.

[@Bernd_OK]

Finally NHOP gets some long overdue recognition!!!

[@RC32Smiths01]

I am so glad to learn about virtuosos on channels like Rick Beato's. To see Neils play all these intricate and groovy lines on a Upright Bass so flawlessly is too unbelievable. I am instantly hooked on his playing!

[@menzewouda2]

When Ricks yells "WOOO!" you know it's good stuff.

[@MJKauz]

Wow, I didn't realize that NHØP was so poorly known. He and Joe Pass playing "Corcovado" is one of the best duets of all time.

[@kruse8888]

Mark Kauzlarich Poorly known?

[@MJKauz]

@@kruse8888 ... that's literally what the title of this video implies and I'm saying I didn't believe it was true.

[@thesuperscape2]

The ending of this video was very emotional for me. Hearing you talk about your dad and how you two used to listen to music together really struck me and reminded me of my dad and how we'd also listen to music together while I was growing up.

[@sebastianvig1506]

NHOP was amazing. He plays in 2 of my favourite jazz records ever: Looking for Bird (with Archie Shepp) and The Trio (with Joe Pass and Oscar Peterson). I listen them over and over again and never get tired. His duet with Archie Shepp is mindblowing. A saxophone and a bass? Come on! But it works!. Ok, Jaco is maybe is greatest bass player, but NHOP is right beside him.

[@lowenderjones]

I've said this once and I'll say it a million more times: Niels intonation & tone were so precise that it almost sounded like his upright had frets on it

[@erkindanger]

When James Jamerson got home after a long day of recording legendary Mowown tracks and wanted to listen to music that he loved, he would put on Oscar Peterson records featuring NHØP

[@blackwizards1692]

woah

[@gaborkovari5093]

Totally understood your point on doing this video. My dad was a professional drummer, he is gone for 20 years now. I came to realize lately, the end of an era or an age in your life is not when your father passes away but when his whole generation does so. It really feels like we are truly mature and alone now when the gifts and memories of our fathers and their era became our own inner treasure to keep and donate onward to our children. Rick, God bless you and your Dad!

[@gregoirepainchaud]

This is amazing: Niels played Donna Lee cleaner than Joe Pass...! (not dissing Joe Pass of course)

[@oldman0995]

Greg Hotbread I thought so too and I am a guitar player.

[@bevinmodrak4997]

Agreed.

[@slipstreammonkey]

I noticed that also, as a guitar player if a bass can sound cleaner than me, I must be sloppy. But Joe Pass was a master of slurring lines.

[@THEKECHEXPERIENCE]

agreed ;)

[@intuneorange]

@@slipstreammonkey Joe shot from the hip sometimes There were some imperfections.

[@vickibonet7017]

So glad I found this. Love NHOP great to see Beato keeping him alive. Bravo Rick. I saw NHOP live once. Amazing. Such an incredible musician. Thank you.

[@greguz]

I was lucky to see NHØP live twice. First time, he was doing a gig with Joe Pass at a festival. It turned out that they were traveling on separate flights, and NHØP's flight was delayed. So he arrived just in time for the gig. He and Joe shook hands right on stage, like they hadn't met in quite some time. Then, they proceeded to play two sets of musical telepathy. Joe did not have a set list, he decided what to play on the fly, and sometimes didn't even announce the tune. He just started playing, and NHØP would be like the second half of his brain. The second time was with Ulf Wakenius and Peter Erskine. And that gig was like three-way telepathy, one of my most cherished memories. NHØP was the total package. Thanks for honoring him.

[@henrikjensen4592]

Thanks so much for bringing attention to Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen!!! As a Dane I grew up listening to him, and seeing him live and on television. He was and is a national treasure, who passed away too early. He did records with Danish songs, which made him a household name beyond jazz circles. Everybody liked him as he was such a kind and friendly person. I remember exactly where I was when I got the news of his passing. So sad. Great clips you show there Rick. The Donna Lee part with Pass is priceless. It almost looks as if Joe thinks it is a bit too fast to handle. NHØP just bursts out the notes with ease and a relaxed look.

[@bennybuchtrup2630]

Dear Rick, Thank you SO much for this beautiful and loving piece on the Danish national treasure and world class musician, Niels Henning Ørsted Pedersen. Like yourself, I grew up listening in awe to NHØP and I remember that in a time with only ONE Danish TV station, it was always something special when there was music and even more so, when NHØP was on. So often overlooked today, NHØP really set the bar very high with his effortlessly, intricately grooving playing. He was always the gold standard reference to bass players and teachers alike, when I grew up and I am beyond thrilled that you would honor him with your very insightful and passionate piece. THANK YOU!

[@andreasgeorgilidakis]

I never expected to actually cry, while watching a Rick Beato video... When you hear "children" talk about their parents in such warm, nostalgic and loving words, you can't help but wishing you do as well with your own children. A fine tribute to NHOP, but an even bigger tribute to your dad, Rick.

[@fivewattworld]

I've never seen clips though he must have been with Oscar when he performed at Eisenhower College when I went there in the early '80's. I was so rolled over by the entire performance I came away stunned and ready to give up my (then) music major.

[@delightschwartz1469]

I can relate - when these guys are playing in the stratosphere the rest of us shake our heads and contemplate our perceived potential, it's hard not to sometimes feel that we are just taking dictation from the Almighty, similar to how F Murray Abraham's Salieri raged against Mozart's utter genius. Perhaps the Mozarts and Pedersens of the world have their own music icons that intimidate them, but it's hard to imagine this man being outdone by any other artist, living or dead.

[@alans423]

I remember seeing a discussion, I think it was with Count Basie, where Oscar Peterson said that the guy who intimidated him was Art Tatum so even the greats have their own icons and musicians they hold in awe.

[@robbyhorst]

Thank you Rick. You are capturing the essence of so many important musicians. Future generations will undoubtedly benefit from these!!

[@firefighterps2]

Saw him with Oscar Peterson, and Joe Pass in the late 70's. Couldn't believe what I saw and heard. Still cannot.

[@tonyspro]

I envy your experience of a truly HISTORIC part of music

[@matthewgoldberg1461]

Phil K I heard them too. Best ever on their instruments. And so much harder for NHOP on an upright than Jaco on fretless bass guitar. Bigger sound, too!

[@jimmythebold589]

LUCKY! ENvy!!!

[@isaacjohnson8752]

Three of my favorites! That’s amazing you got to see them live!

[@fvet66]

EXACTLY, gentleman: people who don't like jazz is JUST BECAUSE they didn't listen to JAZZ. I listen to jazz since I was 13, by influence of my dad, and NHØP is someone I admire since ever, just like Oscar Peterson, that's my fav piano player. Thanks, Rick, for such a great reverence to NHØP and to jazz. Thanks a lot.

[@promielex]

I've been an NHOP fan since I first heard him in Chet Baker's, "No Problem". He had a small solo on side B but it was just enough to make me stand up and wonder who he was. A true master, gone too soon. Thank you for making this video. And thank you for continuing the legacy of these phenomenal Jazz musicians.

[@Monkeygroover]

Here on the radio he was once introduced as being 2 bass players :-D : on Bass: Niels Hening and Orsted Pedersen, we were ROFL instantly. But when you hear him play,, man .... I really can't blame anyone of thinking they were 2

[@flavy1000]

Jjajajaj that was a great comment!

[@trimanzanus]

Album tip: "Chops", by NHØP + Joe Pass. "Donna Lee" is in there, and many other amazing songs. Enjoy!

[@ruekostron4881]

You mean oleo….donna lee is not on that record.

[@mindrunfree]

I’m not crying or anything, just got a lot of allergies.

[@harryschultz6951]

Yeah me neither

[@mauve9266]

Yeah there must be some onions around me I dunno

[@thesunman108]

Yup.

[@florencerussell3552]

Note to Self....Throw bass in river!

[@ai3i3y_normal77]

@@florencerussell3552 Note to self . Practice ,practice ,practice.

[@gusswhat__]

That ending tho... Came for NHOP, Stayed for the crying! 😭 I've never commented on your videos, though they're always exceptional. But this one really got me of guard. 🙌 Jesus Christ, right in the feels ❤️ All the love in the world!

[@juangregory]

Agreed. I had the same reaction.

[@zlambert0]

I met and talked with him when I was about 15 and I learned so much from that meeting and the lecture he held. He talked much about life and to learn to see the options that are in front of you. That if you look there will nearly always be signs telling you what and where to go. I have been to many clinics and he is the one i remember the best and he changed my view on music and life

[@thomashverring9484]

NHØP is an icon. As a Dane you can be sure I've heard about him :)

[@thomashverring9484]

Knee-Hop? Is that how you say it? We would say it NØP (you've almost the Ø-sound down, so you're going to be alright pronouncing NØP). It sounds silly in danish as well :^) But no one's laughing, I can tell you that. Damn, he's missed.

[@artysanmobile]

His intonation is superb at any pace, and spectacular at his. He’s so phenomenal that I don’t recall in all my years working with Jaco ever talking about him.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

In what way did you work with Jaco?

[@artysanmobile]

We were close friends and collaborators from 1976, and I was co-producer of his Warner releases, notably Word Of Mouth.

[@happysaddington6488]

"I wrote the shortest jazz poem ever written Nothing about huggin' or kissin' Just one word: Listen." --John Hendricks.

[@ozzlayer]

It's very touching how you share goodness to the world while remembering your great times with your dad. Thanks for sharing those memories with us. I dont know you personally but I can tell you are a great dude. I love your channel. Keep it up!!

[@juwayable]

Thank you for this nice tribute. NHØP left too early, but he became pro as a teenager and his legacy lives on among many danish bass players (still with us).

[@geoffwales8646]

My dad 'passed away' in 2004, also. He would be 100 next year. Sadly, I have no happy memories of our time together. Cherish those memories, Rick. He clearly formed a big part of who you are today, and we are all the better for that.

[@DZNTZ]

Your post made me sad, and grateful that I have so many happy memories. At some point in our lives, we have the shocking revelation that our parents are just flawed humans like us. Some are cut out for the job, some not so much. Parenting is a crucible. But a thing to remember is: good, bad, or indifferent, they played a key role in creating who we are. So if you’re proud of who you are today, say thanks to those parents. Cherish even the unhappy times, they made you you. I hope you’ve managed to make plenty of happy memories of your own.

[@Greg-rq1yx]

I had similar listening experiences with my dad, although he'd force me to listen to; Hendricks, Lambert & Ross, Modern Jazz Quartert, Coltrane, etc... and I hated it! I just wanted to listen to Zeppelin and hard rock. But as I got older I appreciated the amazing gift he gave me and those jazz legends are part of my life and who I am!

[@PUNCHAKMusic]

My father was also upright bass player and passed away 4 years ago. We also use to listen to NHOP and another amazing jazz musicians together, like you and your dad. Thank you for the video. Keep grovin’ 🎻🙏🙌

[@J_Angel]

Thankfully, Sonny Rollins is still alive. One of my fav videos you’ve ever done! Very touching and relatable for me.

[@gingataff]

Virtuoso. My dad was a big Oscar Peterson fan, so Niels was part of my life too.

[@rumbalala]

That's a beautiful tribute Rick, and wonderful insight into your relationship with your dad. My dad would have been 85 on this day, 18th November 2022, and he and I shared so many moments listening to those 50/60's jazz greats. You are helping to keep those extraordinary musicians known and loved. Thank you :)

[@HiVoltish]

"There are no mistakes in JAZZ, only new parts.." Neil Peart

[@penttikoivuniemi2146]

I sure know him... I actually used to stare at that Donna Lee clip when I was learning how to play bass with my fingers, using three fingers always felt like the way to go, so I tried to emulate his technique. Never really became a virtuoso, but I always play with three fingers.

[@wyattlytenin7715]

@Penti Koivuniemi:: So do I .. Three fingers seem to engage more of my brain when I play

[@brianharris1830]

NHOP deserves this acknowledgment and testimonial you’ve done..well done! Thank you.. I especially enjoy and respect your replaying segments like the “triplets” w Oscar’s response. Oscar knew “NHOP was cookin”

[@j.d.b.4683]

I started tearing up when you just barely started talking about you and your dad sharing music together. My dad and i would do that same with all sorts of music (Like Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Steely Dan etc) but mainly jazz. We would sit down and listen to something he bought or i bought......... and his love of bass turned me into a bass player. I loved bringing him some new music and there would be some part of the song that "dug into the dirt" and he would get that "stank face" because he was feeling it, and knew the musician were too; he would do a "whooooooo, man"...... yeah, i miss that. No other phrase fits other than "precious fun" He passed away two years ago and i miss those times with him, and miss him. Thank you so much Rick for what you said at the end. NHOP is good, real good, but your words at the end were even better!

[@delightschwartz1469]

Pass some of that passion and love down to the younger generation; there will be some part of you and your dad that will always be around digging good music with them. Wonderful story, My dad was a hardcore classical and religious music guy and I could never get him to appreciate rock or soul or jazz or country or anything else. I wish I could have.

[@delightschwartz1469]

To be fair, my dad was born in 1899.. none of those things were accepted in popular Caucasian culture back then, and my dad was a product of his generation.

[@jeyrome2438]

Count yourself lucky...you too Rick. I was an only son & grew up w/o my father present most of the time. He lived with us, but didn't engage with me much at all so I was left to my own devices. Somewhere around 12, an album came out that sparked something deep in my soul...the inventive & driving basslines from U2's War album. The bass bug didn't take full hold until 2 albums later during the Joshua Tree but I realized Adam Clayton would be my influence. At the same time roughly, it was also John Deacon & a bit later, Geddy Lee as well & I now I appreciate his growly bass & genius even more than ever. Needless to say, I was hooked & to this day, I have a love of bass unlike any other instrument...the sound is big, fat & satisfying,

[@5skov]

@@jeyrome2438 I love you dude!

[@j.d.b.4683]

@@jeyrome2438 I do. Very blessed. And i am sorry your father wasn't more present. I wish for your sake and his that he had been. I used to teach (18 years and older) and unfortunately quite a few of the boys/men grew up with distant fathers or non-existent fathers. It breaks my heart and i do not take for granted what my father did. He did not have to do it. What a great album/bass playing to be inspired by. Adam Clayton i think is awesome. In fact, i can think of two other English/Irish bass players that play awesome and simple - Paul S. Denman of Sade and and John McVie of Fleetwood Mac. All three come of with simple but very in the pocket, driving basslines. And Geddy Lee. I agree, what a growl to his bass and playing. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@jonthecomposer]

7:38 That's a REALLY REALLY important thing you said. "We'd just listen." It's amazing how many people - especially these days - who don't listen and don't CARE to listen. And it shows by how many mistakes are made in common songs.

[@robertbeermanjr.2158]

Wow Rick , Wow. I am so blown away. I learned Bass on the Double in a public school here in Los Angeles when I was 13. This is the most incredible Bass playing I has ever seen, heard. Thank you.

[@guppybill]

"Virtuoso" does not do him justice. Perfectly sublime!

[@bradlloyd6261]

Thank you and for depth of feeling about your father. Jazz will never die...ever it is the human spirit personified in sound and approach

[@joshdistefano149]

Niels was a monster! Keep spreading the good word, Rick.

[@clarad5203]

Indeed. Keep the awareness going.

[@johnthijm5113]

Omg in the early 70s I was already aware of the greatness of Niels. Weird to hear that 50 years later people discovering how good he actually was.

[@Saxmus6Dflats]

Love the story about you and your dad listening to jazz and sometimes not even talking about it - just listen and let the music speak for it self. What great company your dad was setting a standard that you yourself with your beautifull work just extend the meaning of. Bless you both. 🤗

[@Tylervrooman]

Joe Pass and NHOP "Chops" is a must have for all guitarists and bassists.

[@johnforjustice2350]

Allow me to express my reaction to his playing this way: First and foremost, he never got in my way--but he also had such a great musical perception of what I was trying to do that he served to greatly inspire me from a spontaneous aspect. I came off walking on Cloud 3000 that evening because of Niels' musical contribution. He had the most phenomenal technique, coupled with incredible harmonic perception, along with impeccable time. I shall never forget that evening. - Oscar Peterson

[@cass2771]

I love the story of you and your Dad listening to jazz. And I appreciate the privilege of the glimpse into the love that you two shared. Thank you.

[@whodaman5]

He was referred to as "The Great Dane with the Never Ending Name."

[@johnnypk1963]

Love hearing u breakdown musicians techniques. Also the stories abt your Dad r touching and well placed. Thx.

[@HoracioMrJJimenez]

I'm in tears. Amazing tribute to Niels Pedersen and your Dad. What a beautiful story of you and your dad. Cheers. Thank you

[@andresilvasophisma]

Never heard of him. This is insane.

[@BassGod1225]

After listening to NHOP, I promptly sold my bass and purchased a Kazoo.

[@darrenedwards8433]

LOL!!

[@planetmullins]

Ha! Similar story: Les Paul went to listen to Art Tatum one night as both he and Les were piano players. After hearing Art play the first set, Les walked out, quit the piano, and switched to guitar and ended up building his legendary Les Paul guitars.

[@derekpierkowski7641]

I have heard of him because my Dad and I listened to alot of BeBop, Swing, Jazz. I was a lucky to have such a Popason. Mom was into Classical. Lucky!

[@thomaswictor1751]

I saw him play electric bass once. Hell of a slapper. Used a Music Man StingRay, of course.

[@neilloughran4437]

Yeah, I think he played a bit of electric when he was with Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination and Brass... esp unique bass style on the track Green Witch.

[@FC-xc3zy]

Pass the love of jazz to your son and grandsons Rick. Dont let the love of jazz die with you. I wish my dad introduced me to the jazz greats at a young age. What a far better world it would be

[@carolinezipp4383]

I am so thankful to you for introducing me to NHOP. I have been listening and watching him play it seems for hours. It's hard to sit still listening, getting into the swing of the music. Thank you, Mr. Beato!

[@Wwise_sounds]

Nhop playing “Have you met miss John?” with Joe Pass is amazing

[@maartenarnou]

Absolutely!

[@MiklGorges]

I wish you had a dedicated Jazz channel with more o this. When I was 15, I met a jazz bass player who introduced me to Miles and Bitches Brew. I was changed in my appreciation for music, forever more.

[@johnwilding4664]

I have seen him 3 times in concert with Oscar Peterson: he was brilliant!

[@Weshopwizard]

That’s amazing. Never heard of him until now and I am embarrassed.

[@MDP666]

Dear Rick, I truly believe Gabor Szabo and his unspoken legacy also would deserve a video. Cheers!

[@qualityisrare]

Rick, you are so fortunate to have had a good father. Some of us can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to have lived that way as a young person. And to take that experience with you for the rest of your life; Wow! What a dream.