John Lindberg (born March 16, 1959) is an American jazz double-bassist.

Early life

Lindberg was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. He began his professional career at the age of 16, eventually moving to New York City in 1977.

Career

After moving to New York, he played with the Human Arts Ensemble alongside Joseph Bowie and Bobo Shaw. In 1977, with James Emery and Billy Bang, Lindberg co-founded the String Trio of New York. In 1980 he formed a trio with Jimmy Lyons and Sunny Murray. From 1980 to 1983 he lived in Paris, playing there solo and with Murray and John Tchicai. He has recorded extensively as a leader. John Lindberg studied bass with the bassist from the Battle Creek, Michigan symphony orchestra, bassist David Izenzon and jazz musician Roscoe Mitchell.

Discography

As leader

With the String Trio of New York

As sideman

With Anthony Braxton With Human Arts Ensemble With Susie Ibarra With Jimmy Lyons and Sunny Murray With Kevin Norton With Wadada Leo Smith With BLOB