Jan Garbarek

Saxophonist and composer, ECM artist

Jan Garbarek - Saxophonist and composer, ECM artist
Born

March 4th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Norway

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Born in Norway, a prominent saxophonist and composer. Played an integral role in jazz and world music, blending diverse styles with a focus on improvisation. Collaborated with various artists and contributed to numerous albums under the ECM label. His music often incorporates elements of folk melodies and global influences, achieving significant acclaim internationally. Recorded influential albums, recognized for the unique sound and emotional depth, including 'Officium', a collaboration with the Hilliard Ensemble, which brought traditional and contemporary music together.

Released the album 'Officium'

Collaborated with the Hilliard Ensemble

Contributed significantly to ECM's catalog

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