associated_acts years_active birth_place article_title background instrument genre origin name occupation
will ackerman , darol anger , michael hedges 1979 -- present 1949 04 08 philip aaberg
 non_vocal_instrumentalist piano jazz , instrumental havre , montana , usa philip aaberg composer , musician
philip aaberg

philip aaberg -lrb- born april 8 , 1949 -rrb- is an american pianist , keyboardist , and composer .
he gained international recognition through a series of successful piano recordings released on windham hill records .
although classically trained , aaberg incorporates classical , jazz , bluegrass , rock , and new music elements into his compositions and musical structures .
although best known for his solo piano work , he is most at home in the chamber jazz genre .
his compositions are noted for their `` rigorous keyboard technique , diverse influences , and colorful compositional style . ''
