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 Georg
Wadenius, born May 4, 1945, has been a professional guitarist, composer,
arranger and producer since 1968.
He first became known in his native country, Sweden, through his work
with the group «Made in Sweden» and for his children's
songs. He was also early on one of the most sought after studio players
in Stockholm.
He was then hired by «Blood, Sweat and Tears» and moved
to the USA and played with them for 3,5 years (1972-5). Later on he
became a member of the «Saturday Night Live band (1979-85) and
in the 1980‘s he
was one of the 4-5 most used session guitarists in New York, playing
on records by Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick,
Aretha Franklin, Donald Fagen, Michael Franks, Joe Thomas, Backstreet
Boys and countless others. He also toured briefly with Roberta Flack
(‘80), Luther Vandross (‘81), Simon and Garfunkel (‘82) and Steely Dan (‘94).
GW has now returned to Scandinavia and spends most of his time in Oslo,
Norway, where he owns a studio, Stable Studios, with Leif Johansen
(of A-ha and 21 Guns fame).
He is working mainly as a producer with Scandinavian artists (Silje
Nergaard, Anne Sofie von Otter among others), but still finds time
to tour with his Swedish quartet, that just released a new CD, «Interloop»,
and with his children‘;s songs. GW has received 4 Grammies for
his work with the group «Made
in Sweden» and his children‘s records. |
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