Jan Garbarek
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About
Norwegian tenor and saxophonist who is most recognized for his numerous recordings with ECM Records, like Aftenland.
Before Fame
He grew up in Mysen where he used music as an escape for his tumultuous childhood.
Trivia
He was appointed a Knight 1st Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1999.
Family Life
He married his wife Vigdis when he was only twenty-one. Their child Anja is a vocalist and a composer.
Associated With
He and musician Ronni Tekro were both born in Norway.
