Egil Kapstad
Norwegian jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and television host.
Egil Kapstad (6 August 1940 – 13 July 2017) was a Norwegian jazz pianist, composer and arranger from Oslo. He wrote music for over 50 theatre productions, composed for film and television, and created classical works for orchestra, choir, string quartet, and smaller ensembles. Kapstad also served as chief executive of the association Ny Musikk and hosted television programs for NRK.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 6 August 1940
- Birthplace
- Oslo, Norway
- Died
- 13 July 2017
- Place of death
- Kristiansand, Norway
- Instrument
- Piano
- Genre
- Jazz
- Occupation
- Musician
- composer
- arranger
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When and where was Egil Kapstad born?
Egil Kapstad was born on 6 August 1940 in Oslo, Norway.
When did Egil Kapstad die?
Egil Kapstad died on 13 July 2017 in Kristiansand, Norway.
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