Jon Balke
Norvegian jazz pianist, composer and professor
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Summary
Jon Balke was born on June 7, 1955[1], in Furnes[2]. He has worked as a pianist[3], composer[4], jazz musician[5], and musician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Tone Myskja[8]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Educated at: Hartvig Nissen School[10]
- Student: Eyolf Dale[11]
- Award received: Buddyprisen[12], Q131674085[13]
- Member of: Jazzpunkensemblet[14], Masqualero[15], JøKleBa[16], 1300 Oslo[17], Magnetic North Orchestra[18], Batagraf[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: jazz[21]
- Record label: Curling Legs[22], ECM Records[23]
- Commons category: Jon Balke[24]
- Family name: Balke[25]
- Given name: Jon[26], Georg[27]
- Official website: http://www.magnetic.no[28]
- Instrument: piano[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[30]
- Sibling: Erik Balke[31]
- P14750: 5011-60A0-582B-3BBB-C360[32]
Why It Matters
Jon Balke has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Jon Balke born?
Jon Balke was born in Furnes[2].
Who was Jon Balke married to?
Jon Balke's spouses include Tone Myskja[8].
What did Jon Balke do for work?
Jon Balke worked as a pianist[3], composer[4], jazz musician[5], and musician[6].
Where did Jon Balke go to school?
Jon Balke was educated at Hartvig Nissen School[10].