Jan Garbarek
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Summary
Jan Garbarek was born on March 4, 1947[1], in Momarken[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], jazz musician[4], saxophonist[5], and recording artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,857 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Mysen[8]
- Child: Anja Garbarek[9]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[11]
- Award received: Spellemannprisen[12], Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[13], Buddyprisen[14], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[15], Willy Brandt Prize[16]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Music[17], The Dream[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20]
- Record label: ECM Records[21]
- Discography: Jan Garbarek discography[22]
- Commons category: Jan Garbarek[23]
- Family name: Garbarek[24]
- Given name: Jan[25]
- Official website: http://www.garbarek.com[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jan Garbarek[27]
- Commons gallery: Jan Garbarek[28]
- Instrument: saxophone[29], tenor saxophone[30], bass saxophone[31]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[33]
- Start of work period: 1966[34]
Why It Matters
Jan Garbarek has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Jan Garbarek born?
Jan Garbarek was born in Momarken[2].
What did Jan Garbarek do for work?
Jan Garbarek worked as a composer[3], jazz musician[4], saxophonist[5], and recording artist[6].
Where did Jan Garbarek go to school?
Jan Garbarek was educated at University of Oslo[11].
What awards did Jan Garbarek receive?
Honors received include Spellemannprisen[12], Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[13], Buddyprisen[14], and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[15].