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bassist known for his works in classical and contemporary music, jazz, pop, and rock. As a jazz musician, he is known primarily for his performances with
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in 1971. He grew up in
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and took piano and trumpet lessons. He joined a rock band while he was in school, and throughout his college years he played in
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In classical and contemporary music, he is primarily known as an orchestral bassist in the
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Berg has received great attention for his performances within
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