Thorgeir Stubø facts for kids
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Thorgeir Stubø
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| Born | 12 November 1943 Narvik, Norway |
| Origin | Norway |
| Died | 22 October 1986 (aged 42) Narvik, Nordland |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
Thorgeir Stubø (born November 12, 1943 – died October 22, 1986) was a talented Norwegian jazz musician. He played the guitar and also wrote his own music. Thorgeir came from a very musical family. His son, Håvard Stubø, is also a jazz guitarist. His daughter, Kjersti Stubø, is a jazz singer. Another son, Eirik Stubø, works in theater. Even his grandson, Mathias Stubø, creates electronica music!
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Thorgeir Stubø grew up in Narvik, Norway. From a young age, he loved listening to music on the radio. He was especially drawn to American Jazz. Musicians like John Coltrane, Tal Farlow, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Raney, and Jim Hall greatly influenced him. Their music helped shape his own guitar playing style.
Thorgeir started playing the guitar in Narvik, where jazz music was popular. In the 1960s, he moved to Oslo for his studies. He went to the University of Oslo and studied languages, focusing on German. While in Oslo, he became known for his expressive guitar playing. He often performed jazz at a student home called "Nord Norsken." There, he played with other rising musicians like Jan Garbarek and Arild Andersen.
After finishing his education, Thorgeir returned to Narvik. He worked as a language teacher at Frydenlund high school. But he stayed very involved in the local music scene. Besides music, Thorgeir was also a good sportsman. He enjoyed skiing and hiking in the beautiful nature of Northern Norway.
Thorgeir Stubø's Music Career
Even with a family and a teaching job, Thorgeir Stubø became a highly respected musician. Many consider him one of Norway's best guitarists ever.
First Albums and Awards
His first album was called Notice, released in 1981. He played with other musicians from Northern Norway. The album had a smooth, flowing sound. It even won the Spellemannprisen award in 1981, which is a big music prize in Norway.
His next album was Live at Jazz Alive, recorded in 1983. This was a live recording from a jazz club in Oslo. He played with some of the best jazz musicians in Scandinavia. Both Notice and Live at Jazz Alive were released on Odin Records.
Later Recordings and Collaborations
In 1983, Thorgeir released Flight. This album included both studio and live recordings. On Flight, you can hear the influence of another famous guitarist, Pat Martino. Thorgeir also connected with Doug Raney, a well-known guitarist and son of the legendary Jimmy Raney. This led to their album Everything We Love, released in 1985.
Thorgeir's last two albums were released on Cadence Jazz Records. Rhythm'a'ning came out in 1986. It was recorded live in Tromsø and featured many songs by John Coltrane. His final album, The End of a Tune, was released in 1988, after his passing. It featured famous musicians like Art Farmer and Doug Raney. These albums showed his amazing musical journey.
Honors and Legacy
Thorgeir Stubø received several important awards for his contributions to jazz music:
- He won the "Spellemannprisen" in 1981 for his album Notice.
- He was awarded the Norwegian "Buddyprisen" Jazz Prize of honor in 1986. This is a very special award for jazz musicians in Norway.
- After his death, the Thorgeir Stubø Memorial Fund was created in 1987. This fund gives out the "Stubøprisen" award every year. It honors people who have made important contributions to jazz music in Northern Norway.
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