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 (m 1968 - present)
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

Hav
Hav
2021
Remember Me, My Dear
Remember Me, My Dear
2019
Hommage à Eberhard Weber
Hommage à Eberhard Weber
2015
Eleni Karaindrou: Concert in Athens
Eleni Karaindrou: Concert in Athens
2013
Magico: Carta de Amor
Magico: Carta de Amor
2012
Sleeper: Tokyo, April 16th, 1979
Sleeper: Tokyo, April 16th, 1979
2012
Officium Novum
Officium Novum
2010
Dresden: In Concert
Dresden: In Concert
2009
In Praise of Dreams
In Praise of Dreams
2004
Selected Recordings (Rarum II)
Selected Recordings (Rarum II)
2002
Mnemosyne
Mnemosyne
1999
Rites
Rites
1998
Kancheli: Caris Mere
Kancheli: Caris Mere
1997
Visible World
Visible World
1996
Officium
Officium
1994
Twelve Moons
Twelve Moons
1992
Madar
Madar
1992
Atmos
Atmos
1992
Ragas and Sagas
Ragas and Sagas
1992
Star
Star
1991
I Took Up the Runes
I Took Up the Runes
1990
Works
Works
1989
Rosensfole: Medieval Songs From Norway
Rosensfole: Medieval Songs From Norway
1989
Legend of the Seven Dreams
Legend of the Seven Dreams
1988
All Those Born With Wings
All Those Born With Wings
1986
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