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Frederick Zimmermann

American double bassist (1906-1967) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 61

Frederick Zimmermann was an American double bassist and teacher. He played in the New York Philharmonic from 1930 to 1966 and taught at the Juilliard School, Mannes School of Music, Columbia University, Manhattan School of Music, and New York University. He was an influential double bass teacher in the 20th century.

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In his "A New History of the Double Bass", Paul Brun describes Zimmermann as the "father of bass teaching in the United States".

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1967 · aged 61