Svend Asmussen: Biography, Facts and Career
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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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- Full name: Svend Asmussen
- Born: 1916-02-28
- Nationality: Kingdom of Denmark
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1338273
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Who is Svend Asmussen?
Svend Asmussen (28 February 1916 – 7 February 2017) was a Danish jazz violinist, known as "The Fiddling Viking".
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Svend Asmussen was born on 1916-02-28.
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