Svend Asmussen_
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Svend Asmussen: Danish jazz violinist (1916-2017).
Born (died at age 100).
Svend Asmussen has 9 credits in our database.
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Filmography (9)
Biography
Svend Asmussen (28 February 1916 – 7 February 2017) was a Danish jazz violinist, known as "The Fiddling Viking". A Swing-style virtuoso, he played and recorded with many other notable jazz musicians, including Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Stephane Grappelli. He played publicly until 2010 when he had a blood clot, his career having spanned eight decades.
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How old was Svend Asmussen?
Svend Asmussen was born on and passed away on at the age of 100.
What movies or shows has Svend Asmussen been in?
Svend Asmussen has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Egborg Girl (1969), It's Nifty in the Navy (1965), A Hullaballo at the Castle (1959), Musik ombord (1958), Hvad vil De ha'? (1956).
Where can I find more information about Svend Asmussen?
You can find more about Svend Asmussen on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
