Torbjørn Sunde

Torbjørn Sunde (born 16 February 1954) is a Norwegian jazz trombonist who has worked with Terje Rypdal, Edward Vesala, Jon Balke, Knut Værnes, Rickie Lee Jones, Randy Crawford, Dr. John, Jan Eggum, Jan Garbarek, and Mezzoforte.

Musical career After growing up at Gjøvik he got a bachelor in football from Norges Idrettshøgskole, and a master in musicology at University of Oslo. He participated on a number of recordings with Terje Rypdal (Odyssey, 1975), Edward Vesala (1977), Oslo 13 (awarded Spellemannprisen in 1988, for the album Off Balance), Oslo Rhythm & Blues Ensemble, Four Roosters, Etno Funk, Chipahua, Horns for Hire, Jazzpunkensemblet, and Mezzoforte. Sunde participated in three sprint NM (Norgesmesterskapet) in 1971, 1972 and 1973, with a 9th place as the best in 1973.

He is the younger brother of speedskater Arnulf Sunde (1976 Winter Olympics participant).

Awards and honors Spellemannprisen 1988 in the class Jazz, with Oslo 13 for the album Off Balance

Discography Meridians (ACT, 1998) Where Is the Chet (K&K, 2001)