- Born
- 3 June 1945
Mo i Rana - Country
- Norway
- Record labels
- Ponca Jazz Records
- Discography
- 4 albums
Biography
Bjørn Alterhaug is a jazz musician who plays double bass. Bjørn Alterhaug was born on 3 June 1945 in Mo i Rana. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Ponca Jazz Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Moments” (1979) to “Stripped Down - Leisurely - Thoughtful” (2023). Honours include Buddyprisen (1975), Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year (1979) and South Trøndelag county Culture Award (2011).
Bjørn Alterhaug (born 3 June 1945) is a Norwegian jazz bassist, arranger, composer and professor of music at the Department of Music in the University of Trondheim since 1972.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Bjørn Alterhaug is credited as a sideman
| 1977 | Selena — Ketil Bjørnstad |
| 2020 | In Norway — Ben Webster |
Awards
- 1975 Buddyprisen
- 1979 Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year
- 2011 South Trøndelag county Culture Award
- 2022 King's Medal of Merit
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Bjørn Alterhaug play?
Bjørn Alterhaug is known for playing double bass.
When and where was Bjørn Alterhaug born?
Bjørn Alterhaug was born 3 June 1945 in Mo i Rana.
What are Bjørn Alterhaug's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Moments (1979), Constellations (1991), A Ballad (2004) and Stripped Down - Leisurely - Thoughtful (2023).
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