Trumpeters · b. 1960
Nils Petter Molvær
Norwegian jazz trumpeter, composer and music producer (born 1960)
- trumpet
- electronic musical instrument
- jazz
- electronic music
- Born
- 18 September 1960
Langevåg - Country
- Norway
- Active
- 1979–
- Record labels
- ECM Records
- Discography
- 26 albums
Biography
Nils Petter Molvær is a jazz musician who plays trumpet and electronic musical instrument. Nils Petter Molvær was born on 18 September 1960 in Langevåg. The music is usually filed under jazz and electronic music. Record labels: ECM Records. The discography here lists 26 albums, from “Hastening Westward” (1995) to “Windscapes” (2026). Honours include Spellemann Award open category (1997), Buddyprisen (2003) and (2010).
Nils Petter Molvær, also known as NPM (born 18 September 1960), is a Norwegian jazz trumpeter, composer, and record producer. He is considered a pioneer of future jazz, a genre that fuses jazz and electronic music, best showcased on his most commercially successful album, Khmer.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1997 Spellemann Award open category
- 2003 Buddyprisen
- 2010
- 2021 European Film Award for Best Composer
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Nils Petter Molvær play?
Nils Petter Molvær is known for playing trumpet and electronic musical instrument.
When and where was Nils Petter Molvær born?
Nils Petter Molvær was born 18 September 1960 in Langevåg.
What are Nils Petter Molvær's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Be Quiet (2026), Hastening Westward (1995), Khmer (1997), Solid Ether (2000) and Live (From Hamburg Jazzport Festival 2001) (2002).
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