Danish jazz pianist, composer and leader in the 60's and 70's Born August 12, 1925, Copenhagen, died May 20, 2010, Mindebog Began career in the 1950's, preferred local accompanist of Stan Getz. Around 1960, his band Jazzkvintet-60 (Jazz Quintet 60) offered debut to Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, then in his early teens. Also active as leader of ensembles for theater productions, TV and cabarets. Performer and composer for the The Danish Radio Jazz Group from 1961 to 1967. Awarded Danish Jazz Musician of the year 1960. Piano teacher in his later years.