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Oddmund Finnseth

b. 1957

Norwegian jazz musician

Jazz musician Composer Music educator
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About Oddmund Finnseth

Born 1957. Oddmund Finnseth is a Norwegian jazz musician, composer and music educator.

Oddmund Jarle Finnseth (born 11 February 1957 in Sortland, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (upright bass), composer and music teacher.

Biography Finnseth studied music on the Jazz program at Trondheim musikkonservatorium (1983–86) and joined the Asmund Bjørken Orchestra during the time of his studies. Later he has recorded albums with 'Bjørn Krokfoss Octet' and the band 'Bossa Nordpå' (1993–) of Marit Sandvik. He was part of the Randy Johnston tour, led by Øystein Norvoll for the 'Nordnorsk Jazzsenter' (2002).

Honors 2015: Stubøprisen awarded during Festspillene i Nordnorge

Discography With Arvid Genius 1983: Rainy City Swing (Herman Records)

With Sven Nyhus & Asmund Bjørken Sextet 2008: Bergroser Og Frøsøminner (Heilo Music)

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Important facts

Born
11 February 1957, Sortland Municipality
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Jazz musician, composer, Music educator
Nationality
Norway
Also known as
Oddmund Jarle Finnseth

People in Oddmund Finnseth's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Asmund Bjørken
1933 – 2018
Composer
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Musicologist
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Bjørn Krokfoss
b. 1943
Composer
 Portrait of Marit Sandvik
Marit Sandvik
b. 1956
Jazz singer
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Øystein Norvoll
b. 1954
Jazz musician
 Portrait of Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston
b. 1956
Jazz musician

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oddmund Finnseth?

Norwegian jazz musician

When was Oddmund Finnseth born?

Oddmund Finnseth was born on 11 February 1957 in Sortland Municipality.

What is Oddmund Finnseth's occupation?

Oddmund Finnseth is a jazz musician, composer and music educator.

What nationality is Oddmund Finnseth?

Oddmund Finnseth is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oddmund Finnseth

· Wikidata: Q11993174

· DBpedia: Oddmund Finnseth

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