Kåre Kolve
Saxophonist and composer with renowned works
Born
August 10th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Norway
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A saxophonist and composer, contributed significantly to contemporary jazz and music education. Performed extensively across Europe and the United States, showcasing a unique blend of styles. Served as a guest artist in various music festivals and collaborated with notable musicians. Composed original music that has been featured in prominent jazz concerts, further enriching the genre. Established an educational presence, teaching saxophone and contemporary music at various institutions.
Performed extensively in European jazz festivals
Composed original music for prominent jazz concerts
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