Per Husby
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Per Husby is a Norwegian jazz musician, (piano
), composer, teacher, civil engineer, and orchestra leader known for a number of recordings.
came from growing up in Oslo with fellow jazz enthusiasts such as jazz journalist Knut Borge.
Husby 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), 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).
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.
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
), composer, teacher, civil engineer, and orchestra leader known for a number of recordings.
Career
His interest in jazzJazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
came from growing up in Oslo with fellow jazz enthusiasts such as jazz journalist Knut Borge.
Husby studied piano at the Music Conservatory of Oslo (1962-67), and became a siv.ing.
Sivilingeniør
Sivilingeniør used to be a Norwegian university degree protected by Norwegian law issued to graduates from technical universities. To qualify for the title, you had to follow a structured study programme in technology and natural sciences of 4,5 - 5 years duration at a Norwegian university or...
in acoustics
Acoustics
Acoustics is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of all mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound and infrasound. A scientist who works in the field of acoustics is an acoustician while someone working in the field of acoustics...
(under Asbjørn Krokstad) at the Norwegian Institute of Technology
Norwegian Institute of Technology
The Norwegian Institute of Technology, known by its Norwegian abbrevation NTH was a science institute in Trondheim, Norway. It was established in 1910, and existed as an independent technical university for 85 years, after which it was merged into the University of Trondheim as an independent...
(1973), following it up with studies in jazz studies at Berklee in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
. In Trondheim
Trondheim
Trondheim , historically, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. With a population of 173,486, it is the third most populous municipality and city in the country, although the fourth largest metropolitan area. It is the administrative centre of...
(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
Trøndelag Teater
Trøndelag Teater is a large theater in the city of Trondheim, in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway.-Background:Trøndelag Teater stages large-scale dance and musical performances. Originally built in 1816, the theater is the oldest stage in Scandinavia in continuous use...
(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
Da capo
Da Capo is a musical term in Italian, meaning from the beginning . It is often abbreviated D.C. It is a composer or publisher's directive to repeat the previous part of music, often used to save space. In small pieces this might be the same thing as a repeat, but in larger works D.C...
.
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
- Per Husby septet, Peacemaker (LPLP albumThe LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
1976/CD Gemini Records, 2003). With Knut Riisnæs/Bjørn Johansen/Harald Bergersen saxophone Bernt Anker Steen trumpet, Carl Morten Iversen bass and Svein-Erik Gaardvik drums - The Improviser (Cadence Jazz RecordsCadence Jazz RecordsCadence Jazz is an American record label specializing in noncommercial jazz music. It is associated with Cadence Magazine.Cadence Jazz was founded by Bob Rusch in Redwood, New York in 1980...
, 1983). With Chet BakerChet BakerChesney Henry "Chet" Baker, Jr. was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and singer.Though his music earned him a large following , Baker's popularity was due in part to his "matinee idol-beauty" and "well-publicized drug habit."He died in 1988 in Amsterdam, the...
, Bjørn Kjellemyr, Espen Rud, Ole Jacob Hansen and Terje Venaas - The Per Husby Dedication Orchestra, Dedications (Hot Club RecordsHot Club RecordsHot Club Records is a Record company established 1982, by guitar player Jon Larsen. More than 350 released CDs, DVDs and books, mostly jazz related.Some artists on Hot Club Records: Chet Baker, Philip Catherine, Warne Marsh, and the poet Jan Erik Vold....
, 1985) won Spellemannprisen 1985, - 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))
- If you could see me now (Gemini Records, 1996). Recorded in New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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 PrøysenAlf PrøysenAlf Prøysen , was a writer and musician from Norway. He was born at Rudshøgda in Ringsaker. Prøysen was one of the most important Norwegian cultural personalities in the second half of the twentieth century, and he made significant contributions to literature, music, TV and radio.His childhood was...
, Inger HagerupInger HagerupInger Hagerup was a Norwegian author, playwright and poet. She is considered one of the greatest Norwegian poets of the 20th century.-Biography:...
, Antonio Carlos JobimAntônio Carlos JobimAntônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim , also known as Tom Jobim , was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within...
and others - Anne Lande and Husby, Helt Nær (Park Grammofon, 2009).
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).
Awards
- Work of the year årets verk from the composer's organisation NOPA in 1985 for Poesi
- Jazz grammy award Spellemannprisen 1985 for Dedications
- The Norwegian jazz federation's honorary award Buddyprisen (1989)