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{{Short description|Norwegian jazz musician, teacher, and civil engineer}}
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| name = Per Husby
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'''Per Husby''' (born 2 April 1949 in [[Oslo]])<ref>[http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2002040912300423083543 Biography and pictures] from [[Norsk Musikkinformasjon]] (5.8.03)</ref> is a Norwegian jazz musician, ([[piano]]), composer, teacher, civil engineer, and orchestra leader known for a number of recordings.
'''Per Husby''' (born 2 April 1949 in [[Oslo]])<ref>[http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2002040912300423083543 Biography and pictures] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080608163341/http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2002040912300423083543 |date=2008-06-08 }} from [[Norsk Musikkinformasjon]] (5.8.03)</ref> is a Norwegian jazz pianist, composer, teacher, civil engineer, and orchestra leader.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Husby was raised in Oslo together with jazz enthusiasts like jazz journalist [[Knut Borge]], and their jazz interest flourished in postwar Oslo.<ref>[http://www.horvei.com/artikler/husby.html Per Husby] by [[Tom Horvei]].{{dead link|date=December 2010}}</ref>
Husby was raised in Oslo together with other jazz enthusiasts like jazz journalist [[Knut Borge]].<ref>[http://www.horvei.com/artikler/husby.html Per Husby] by [[Tom Horvei]]. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080201093357/http://www.horvei.com/artikler/husby.html |date=February 1, 2008 }}</ref>


He studied piano at the [[Norges Musikkhøgskole|Music Conservatory of Oslo]] (1962–67), and became a [[sivilingeniør|siv.ing.]] in [[acoustics]] (under [[Asbjørn Krokstad]]) at the [[Norwegian Institute of Technology]] (1973), followed up with studies in jazz at [[Berklee]] in [[Boston]]. In [[Trondheim]] (1971–80) he worked with the local big band Bodega Band where he (and bassist [[Jan Tro]]) wrote a large amount of music on many recordings. Later, Husby played in groups led by [[Asmund Bjørken]] and [[Bjørn Alterhaug]], and was a musical director at the local theatre [[Trøndelag Teater]] (1975–80).
He studied piano at the [[Norges Musikkhøgskole|Music Conservatory of Oslo]] (1962–67), and became a [[sivilingeniør|siv.ing.]] in [[acoustics]] (under [[Asbjørn Krokstad]]) at the [[Norwegian Institute of Technology]] (1973), followed up with studies in jazz at [[Berklee]] in [[Boston]]. In [[Trondheim]] (1971–80), he worked with the local big band Bodega Band where he (and bassist [[Jan Tro]]) wrote much original music for recordings. Later, Husby performed in groups led by [[Asmund Bjørken]] and [[Bjørn Alterhaug]]. He was a musical director at the local theatre [[Trøndelag Teater]] (1975–80). Husby led his own septet, (1975–78), quintet (1980–83), and released records with his 13-piece ''Per Husby Dedication Orchestra'' (13 tracks).
Husby led his own septet, (1975–78), quintet (1980–83), and released records with his 13-piece ''Per Husby Dedication Orchestra'' (13 tracks).


In Oslo (1980-) he was leader of the Federation of Norwegian Jazz musicians (1983–85), and co-edited the Norwegian Jazz Magazine ''Jazznytt'' (1981–84). He became publicly best known through 20 years' regular engagements as a pianist/orchestra leader on Norwegian TV [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]], including 11 years as a musical director for the "memory lane" TV series ''[[Da Capo (TV series)|Da Capo]]''.
From 1980 in Oslo, he was leader of the Federation of Norwegian Jazz musicians (1983–85), and co-edited the Norwegian Jazz Magazine ''Jazznytt'' (1981–84). Over 20 years, he made regular engagements as a pianist/orchestra leader on Norwegian TV [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]], including 11 years as a musical director for the "memory lane" TV series ''[[Da Capo (TV series)|Da Capo]]''.


Husby has produced and played with [[Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen]], and plays in tenor saxophonist [[Bodil Niska]] quartet as a well as with singer [[Laila Dalseth]]. He has through the years worked as an accompanist for several visiting jazz soloists such as [[Chet Baker]] (heard on ''The Improviser'', [[Cadence Jazz Records]]), [[Clark Terry]], [[Joe Henderson]], [[Pepper Adams]], [[Kenny Wheeler]], [[James Moody (saxophonist)|James Moody]] and [[Karin Krog]].
Husby has produced and played with [[Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen]], and plays in the Quartet of tenor saxophonist [[Bodil Niska]] as well as with singer [[Laila Dalseth]]. He has through the years worked as an accompanist for visiting jazz soloists such as [[Chet Baker]] (heard on ''The Improviser'', [[Cadence Jazz Records]]), [[Clark Terry]], [[Joe Henderson]], [[Pepper Adams]], [[Kenny Wheeler]], [[James Moody (saxophonist)|James Moody]] and [[Karin Krog]].


== Honors ==
== Honors ==
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*1985: Work of the year 1985, elected by the composer's organisation NOPA in for ''Poesi''
*1985: Work of the year 1985, elected by the composer's organisation NOPA in for ''Poesi''
*1985: [[Spellemannprisen]] in the class Jazz, for the album ''Dedications''
*1985: [[Spellemannprisen]] in the class Jazz, for the album ''Dedications''
*198p: [[Buddyprisen]] by The Norwegian jazz federation's honorary award
*1989: [[Buddyprisen]] by The Norwegian jazz federation's honorary award


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
*Per Husby septet, ''Peacemaker'' ([[LP album|LP]] /[[CD]] 1976 [[Gemini Records]], 2003). With [[Knut Riisnæs]]/[[Bj&oslash;rn Johansen (artist)|Bj&oslash;rn Johansen]]/[[Harald Bergersen]] saxophone [[Bernt Anker Steen]] trumpet, [[Carl Morten Iversen]] bass and [[Svein-Erik Gaardvik]] drums
*Per Husby Septet, ''Peacemaker'' ([[LP album|LP]] /[[CD]] 1976 [[Gemini Records]], 2003). With [[Knut Riisnæs]]/[[Bjørn Johansen (artist)|Bjørn Johansen]]/[[Harald Bergersen]] saxophone [[Bernt Anker Steen]] trumpet, [[Carl Morten Iversen]] bass and [[Svein-Erik Gaardvik]] drums
*''The Improviser Chet Baker'' ([[Cadence Jazz Records]], 1983). With [[Chet Baker]], [[Bjørn Kjellemyr]], [[Espen Rud]], [[Ole Jacob Hansen]] and [[Terje Venaas]]
*''[[The Improviser]]'' ([[Cadence Jazz Records]], 1983). With [[Chet Baker]], [[Bjørn Kjellemyr]], [[Espen Rud]], [[Ole Jacob Hansen]] and [[Terje Venaas]]
*The Per Husby Dedication Orchestra, ''Dedications'' ([[Hot Club Records]], 1985) won [[Spellemannprisen 1985]],
*The Per Husby Dedication Orchestra, ''Dedications'' ([[Hot Club Records]], 1985) won [[Spellemannprisen 1985]],
*The Per Husby Dedication Orchestra, ''Your eyes'' ([[NOPA]] Records, 1987).
*The Per Husby Dedication Orchestra, ''Your eyes'' (NOPA Records, 1987).
*''Notes for nature'' ([[Odin Records]], 1990)- including jazz adaptions of his music for the prize-winning TV documentary [[NRK]]-programme ''2048'' (1988))
*''Notes for nature'' ([[Odin Records]], 1990) – including jazz adaptions of his music for the prize-winning TV documentary [[NRK]]-programme ''2048'' (1988)
*''If you could see me now'' ([[Gemini Records]], 1996). Recorded in [[New York City]] with Frank Wess, Grady Tate, Jim Pugh, Jay Leonhart, Bucky Pizzarelli, Chris Potter, Howard Johnson a.o.
*''If you could see me now'' ([[Gemini Records]], 1996). Recorded in [[New York City]] with Frank Wess, Grady Tate, Jim Pugh, Jay Leonhart, Bucky Pizzarelli, Chris Potter, Howard Johnson a.o.
*[[Anne Lande]] and Husby, ''Sakte sanger'' ([[Park Grammofon]], 2006) with music by [[Alf Prøysen]], [[Inger Hagerup]], [[Antonio Carlos Jobim]] and others
*[[Anne Lande]] and Husby, ''Sakte sanger'' ([[Park Grammofon]], 2006) with music by [[Alf Prøysen]], [[Inger Hagerup]], [[Antonio Carlos Jobim]] and others
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== Works ==
== Works ==
*''Poesi'' (1985)
* ''Poesi'' (1985)
*''Two pieces for brass quintet"(1987),
* ''Two pieces for brass quintet'' (1987)
*''Stråler mellom fjell'' (2000)
* ''Stråler mellom fjell'' (2000)
*''Inverness wedding'' (2001)
* ''Inverness wedding'' (2001)
*''Mythos'' (2002)
* ''Mythos'' (2002)
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*''Vårsong''/''For ein dag'' (2002)
*''Half a nice day'' (2002).
* ''Vårsong''/''For ein dag'' (2002)
* ''Half a nice day'' (2002)


== References ==
== References ==
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Per Husby
Per Husby at Oslo jazzfestival (2016).
Per Husby at Oslo jazzfestival (2016).
Background information
Born (1949-04-02) 2 April 1949 (age 75)
Oslo, Norway
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentPiano
Websitewww.poncajazzrec.no/husby

Per Husby (born 2 April 1949 in Oslo)[1] is a Norwegian jazz pianist, composer, teacher, civil engineer, and orchestra leader.

Career

[edit]

Husby was raised in Oslo together with other jazz enthusiasts like jazz journalist Knut Borge.[2]

He studied piano at the Music Conservatory of Oslo (1962–67), and became a siv.ing. in acoustics (under Asbjørn Krokstad) at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (1973), followed up with studies in jazz at Berklee in Boston. In Trondheim (1971–80), he worked with the local big band Bodega Band where he (and bassist Jan Tro) wrote much original music for recordings. Later, Husby performed in groups led by Asmund Bjørken and Bjørn Alterhaug. He was a musical director at the local theatre Trøndelag Teater (1975–80). Husby led his own septet, (1975–78), quintet (1980–83), and released records with his 13-piece Per Husby Dedication Orchestra (13 tracks).

From 1980 in Oslo, he was leader of the Federation of Norwegian Jazz musicians (1983–85), and co-edited the Norwegian Jazz Magazine Jazznytt (1981–84). Over 20 years, he made regular engagements as a pianist/orchestra leader on Norwegian TV Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, including 11 years as a musical director for the "memory lane" TV series Da Capo.

Husby has produced and played with Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen, and plays in the Quartet of tenor saxophonist Bodil Niska as well as with singer Laila Dalseth. He has through the years worked as an accompanist for visiting jazz soloists such as Chet Baker (heard on The Improviser, Cadence Jazz Records), Clark Terry, Joe Henderson, Pepper Adams, Kenny Wheeler, James Moody and Karin Krog.

Honors

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  • 1985: Molderosen at the Moldejazz
  • 1985: Work of the year 1985, elected by the composer's organisation NOPA in for Poesi
  • 1985: Spellemannprisen in the class Jazz, for the album Dedications
  • 1989: Buddyprisen by The Norwegian jazz federation's honorary award

Discography

[edit]

Works

[edit]
  • Poesi (1985)
  • Two pieces for brass quintet (1987)
  • Stråler mellom fjell (2000)
  • Inverness wedding (2001)
  • Mythos (2002)
  • Vårsong/For ein dag (2002)
  • Half a nice day (2002)

References

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  1. ^ Biography and pictures Archived 2008-06-08 at the Wayback Machine from Norsk Musikkinformasjon (5.8.03)
  2. ^ Per Husby by Tom Horvei. Archived February 1, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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Awards
Preceded by Recipient of the Jazz Spellemannprisen
1985 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Recipient of the Buddyprisen
1989 		Succeeded by
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