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Freysteinn Gislason
Icelandic double bass player and composer from Iceland
About Me
Personal, dissonant, poetic, melodic, original, and provocative. It's the feeling that I am trying to create with
my music. Like a story that take the listener on a journey of unexpected twists and turns.
Freysteinn is a talented musician who has dedicated his career to mastering the art of double bass. He began
his studies at Félag ?slenskra Tónlistarmanna (F?H) in Reykjavík, Iceland and completed them in 2012. The
following year, he traveled to Holland to pursue a Bachelor's degree in music for double bass at The Royal
Conservatorium of Den Haag, which he successfully completed in 2016.
Not content with just a Bachelor's degree, Freysteinn continued his studies at the Escola Superior De Música
De Lisbon ESML in Portugal, where he started his Master's degree in Double Bass.
As a musician, Freysteinn has performed at numerous jazz festivals throughout Europe, including the
Reykjavík Jazz Festival, Dola Jazz in Norway, and the Vilnius Jazz Festival in Lithuania. He has also performed
as a leader and session player in several countries, including Holland, Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Spain,
and his native Iceland.
Freysteinn's passion for music is evident in his dedicated pursuit of excellence in his craft. But Freysteinn's
commitment to music goes beyond his academic achievements. He has performed at numerous jazz festivals
and venues throughout Europe, showcasing his style and creativity as a bassist.
Freysteinn's passion for music is contagious, and his dedication to his craft is an inspiration to aspiring
musicians and music lovers everywhere. His commitment to music and his unwavering pursuit of excellence
are a testament to the transformative power of music and its ability to connect people from all backgrounds
and cultures.
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