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| birth_place = [[Oslo]], Norway
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| instrument = [[Piano]]
| genre = [[Jazz]]
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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] 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.


==Career==
== Career ==
His interest in [[jazz]] came from growing up in Oslo with fellow jazz enthusiasts such as jazz journalist [[Knut Borge]].<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 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 studied piano at the Music Conservatory of Oslo (1962–67), and became a [[sivilingeniør|siv.ing.]] in [[acoustics]] (under [[Asbjørn Krokstad]]) at the [[Norwegian Institute of Technology]] (1973), following it up with studies in jazz studies 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 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).
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).
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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]]''.
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]]''.


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 and Karin Krog.
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]] and [[Karin Krog]].


==Releases==
== Honors ==
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*Work of the year 1985 from the composer's organisation NOPA in for ''Poesi''
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*Per Husby septet, ''Peacemaker'' ([[LP album|LP]] 1976/[[CD]] [[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
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*[[Spellemannprisen]] 1985 in the class Jazz for the album ''Dedications''
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*[[Buddyprisen]] 1989 by The Norwegian jazz federation's honorary award

== Discography ==
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*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
*The Improviser'' ([[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]],
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*[[Anne Lande]] and Husby, ''Helt Nær'' ([[Park Grammofon]], 2009).
*[[Anne Lande]] and Husby, ''Helt Nær'' ([[Park Grammofon]], 2009).


==Works==
== Works ==
*''Poesi'' (1985)
*''Poesi'' (1985)
*''Two pieces for brass quintet"(1987),
*''Two pieces for brass quintet"(1987),
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*''Half a nice day'' (2002).
*''Half a nice day'' (2002).


==Awards==
== References ==
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*Work of the year [[årets verk]] from the composer's organisation [[NOPA]] in 1985 for ''Poesi''
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*Jazz grammy award [[Spellemannprisen 1985]] for ''Dedications''
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*The Norwegian jazz federation's honorary award [[Buddyprisen]] (1989)

==References==
{{portal|Norway|Jazz}}
{{portal|Norway|Jazz}}
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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Revision as of 20:19, 6 December 2012

Per Husby
Born (1949-04-02) 2 April 1949 (age 75)
Oslo, Norway
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentPiano
WebsiteOfficial website

Per Husby (born 2 April 1949 in Oslo)[1] is a Norwegian jazz musician, (piano), composer, teacher, civil engineer, and orchestra leader known for a number of recordings.

Career

Husby was raised in Oslo together with jazz enthusiasts like jazz journalist Knut Borge, and their jazz interest flourished in postwar Oslo.[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 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).

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.

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 and Karin Krog.

Honors

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

Discography

Works

  • 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

  1. ^ Biography and pictures from Norsk Musikkinformasjon (5.8.03)
  2. ^ Per Husby by Tom Horvei.[dead link]
Awards
Preceded by Recipient of the Jazz Spellemannsprisen
1985 		Succeeded by

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