About Kjell Öhman
Lived 1943 – 2015 (aged 72). Kjell Öhman was a Swedish conductor, pianist, jazz musician, chapelmaster and composer.
Kjell Ingemar Öhman (3 September 1943 – 5 November 2015) was a notable Swedish jazz musician. He worked as band leader, musical director and arranger of music albums, and of TV programs, among them Notknäckarna, Allsång på Skansen (1994–2010), Hasse och hans vänner and Café Luleå.
Öhman appeared in more than 3000 albums and worked with musicians, among them The Telstars, Marcus Österdahl, Alice Babs, Georgie Fame, Charlie Norman, Svend Asmussen, Arne Domnérus, Simons, Ulf Wakenius, Rune Gustafsson, Hans Backenroth and Ulf Lundell.
In 2006 Öhman received the Jan Johansson Scholarship.
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Who was Kjell Öhman?
jazz musician (1943-2015)
When was Kjell Öhman born?
Kjell Öhman was born on 3 September 1943 in Enskede-Årsta parish.
When did Kjell Öhman die?
Kjell Öhman died on 5 November 2015 in Trångsund.
What was Kjell Öhman's occupation?
Kjell Öhman was a conductor, pianist, jazz musician, chapelmaster and composer.
What nationality was Kjell Öhman?
Kjell Öhman was Swedish.
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