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Sigurd Ulveseth

b. 1953

Norwegian musician

Jazz musician Bandleader Double-bassist
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About Sigurd Ulveseth

Born 1953. Sigurd Ulveseth is a Norwegian jazz musician, bandleader, double-bassist and musician.

Sigurd Ulveseth (born 13 July 1953) is a Norwegian jazz musician (Upright bass) and Orchestra leader, known from a number of album releases.

Career Ulveseth was born in Bergen. With his own quartet, he has released three albums. The band consists of Adam Nussbaum (drums), Knut Riisnæs (saxophone), and Dag Arnesen (piano). He is also part of "Marit Sandvik Band", the band "SWAP" with Jan Gunnar Hoff, "North West Quartet" with Frode Nymo among others. He has recorded with Bergen musicians Dag Arnesen, Frank Jakobsen, Tore Faye, Knut Kristiansen, Ole Jacob Hystad, Jan Kåre Hystad and Merethe Mikkelsen. Moreover, he toured Vietnam with Urban Connection.

Honors Vossajazzprisen 1998 The 10th Sildajazz Award 2009

Discography 1995: To wisdom, the prize (Gemini Music) 1997: Infant eyes (Gemini) 2001: Wish I knew (Gemini)

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Important facts

Born
13 July 1953, Bergen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Jazz musician, bandleader, double-bassist, musician
Nationality
Norway
Awards
Sildajazzprisen

People in Sigurd Ulveseth's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Dag Arnesen
Dag Arnesen
b. 1950
Jazz musician
 Portrait of Jan Gunnar Hoff
Jan Gunnar Hoff
b. 1958
Pianist
 Portrait of Frode Nymo
Frode Nymo
b. 1975
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 Portrait of Jan KÃ¥re Hystad
Jan KÃ¥re Hystad
b. 1955
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 Portrait of Adam Nussbaum
Adam Nussbaum
b. 1955
Jazz musician
 Portrait of Knut Kristiansen
Knut Kristiansen
b. 1946
Pianist
 Portrait of Knut Riisnæs
Knut Riisnæs
1945 – 2023
Jazz musician
 Portrait of Frank Jakobsen
Frank Jakobsen
b. 1954
Jazz musician

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sigurd Ulveseth?

Norwegian musician

When was Sigurd Ulveseth born?

Sigurd Ulveseth was born on 13 July 1953 in Bergen.

What is Sigurd Ulveseth's occupation?

Sigurd Ulveseth is a jazz musician, bandleader, double-bassist and musician.

What nationality is Sigurd Ulveseth?

Sigurd Ulveseth is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sigurd Ulveseth

· Wikidata: Q7513297

· DBpedia: Sigurd Ulveseth

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