Jarle Vespestad
Norwegian drummer with significant contributions
Born
April 16th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Norway
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Established a reputation as a prominent drummer in the Norwegian jazz scene. Collaborated with various notable jazz musicians and participated in several influential projects. Contributed to the development of jazz in the Scandinavian region through performances and recordings. Engaged in educational initiatives to foster the next generation of musicians.
Played with the band Atomic
Contributed to the album 'The Bikini' with Atomic
Performed at numerous international jazz festivals
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