Jan Garbarek
Norwegian jazz saxophonist (born 1947)
79 years oldPiscesNorway
Biography
Jan Garbarek (Norwegian pronunciation: [jɑːn ɡɑɾˈbɑ̀ːɾək]) (born 4 March 1947) is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist, who is also active in classical music and world music.
Garbarek was born in Mysen, Østfold, southeastern Norway, the only child of a former Polish prisoner of war, Czesław Garbarek, and a Norwegian woman, Kari Nordbø. He grew up in Oslo, stateless until the age of seven, as there was no automatic grant of citizenship in Norway at the time. When he was 21, he married the author Vigdis Garbarek. He is the father of musician and composer Anja Garbarek.
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
Instruments
- saxophone
- tenor saxophone
- bass saxophone
Family
- Children
- Anja Garbarek
Awards & honours (5)
- Spellemannprisen
- Arts Council Norway Honorary Award
- Buddyprisen
- Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav
- Willy Brandt Prize
Quick answers about Jan Garbarek
- How old is Jan Garbarek?
- Jan Garbarek is 79 years old (born March 4, 1947).
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- Jan Garbarek was born on March 4, 1947.
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- Jan Garbarek was born in Momarken.
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- Jan Garbarek's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- Jan Garbarek is a citizen of Norway.
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- Jan Garbarek is known as composer, jazz musician, saxophonist, recording artist.
- How many children does Jan Garbarek have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Jan Garbarek.
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