Norwegian band leader, composer, arranger, jazz pianist and organist · jazz musician
| Description | Norwegian band leader, composer, arranger, jazz pianist and organist Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931-07-29 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Sarpsborg Sarpsborg Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Died | 2020-05-05 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Place of death | Oslo Source: Wikidata |
| Area | Norway Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | NO Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | Norway Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | pianist composer jazz musician conductor Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | organ piano Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | Kjell Karlsens Orkester Kjell Karlsen Big Band Kjell Karlsens Ensemble Kjell Karlsens Kor Og Orkester Kjell Karlsens Sextet Kjell Karlsen Octet Kjell Karlsen Quintet Kjell Karlsen Big Band Bent Sølves orkester Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Awards | King's Medal of Merit in Gold Source: Wikidata |
K. Karlsen K. Karslen K.Karlsen Karlsen Karlson Kjell Kjell Karlsens Kjell Oddvar Karlsen
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