Jan Garbarek

Jan Garbarek

Norwegian saxophonist
Norwegian jazz saxophonist who evolved from avant-garde experimentalism to sounds influenced by folk, classical, and early music.
BornMarch 4, 1947
HometownMysen, Norway
SpouseVigdis
ChildrenAnja Garbarek
ParentsCzesław Garbarek
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Jan Garbarek Group review – smooth jazz and squeaky toys

  • Jan Garbarek Group review – smooth jazz and squeaky toysRoyal Festival Hall, London Amid celebrations of the ECM label’s 50th anniversary, the Norwegian saxophonist delivered some compelling exploratory solos Simple and accessible ... Jan Garbarek. Photograph: Ullstein Bild/Getty Images

Albums

Visible World
Visible World
1996
Twelve Moons
Twelve Moons
1992
Madar
Madar
1992
Atmos
Atmos
1992
Star
Star
1991
I Took Up the Runes
I Took Up the Runes
1990
Legend of the Seven Dreams
Legend of the Seven Dreams
1988
It's OK to Listen to the Gray Voice
It's OK to Listen to the Gray Voice
1984
Chorus
Chorus
1984
Wayfarer
Wayfarer
1983
Paths, Prints
Paths, Prints
1982
Eventyr
Eventyr
1980
Aftenland
Aftenland
1979
Folk Songs
Folk Songs
1979
Magico
Magico
1979
Photo with Blue Sky, White Cloud, Wires, Windows and a Red Roof
Photo with Blue Sky, White Cloud, Wires, Windows and a Red Roof
1978
Dis
Dis
1976
Dansere
Dansere
1975
Ragas and Sagas
Ragas and Sagas
1992
Works
Works
1989
Rosensfole: Medieval Songs From Norway
Rosensfole: Medieval Songs From Norway
1989
Places
Places
1977
Red Lanta
Red Lanta
1977
Witchi-Tai-To
Witchi-Tai-To
1974
Luminessence: Music for String Orchestra and Saxophone
Luminessence: Music for String Orchestra and Saxophone
1974
Afric Pepperbird
Afric Pepperbird
1970
Esoteric Circle
Esoteric Circle
1969
Hav
Hav
2021
Remember Me, My Dear
Remember Me, My Dear
2019
Hommage à Eberhard Weber
Hommage à Eberhard Weber
2015