Morten Gunnar Larsen [SEP] occupation
Morten Gunnar Larsen
Morten Gunnar Larsen (born 1 October 1955) is a Norwegian jazz pianist and composer, well known for several stride piano recordings and collaborations.
Career.
Larsen studied classical piano at Norges Musikkhøgskole (1978). In 1975 he had his debut records, "Classic Rags and Stomps", for which he won Spellemannprisen 1976. He next founded Ophelia Ragtime Orchestra in 1977 and performed with stride pianist Eubie Blake, for whom Larsen composed "Memories of Eubie". Larsen worked in New Orleans over
: Jon Balke
- 1985: Terje Rypdal
- 1986: Thorgeir Stubø
- 1987: Tore Jensen
- 1988: Carl Morten Iversen – Terje Venaas
- 1989: Per Husby
- 1990: John Pål Inderberg
- 1991: Stein Erik Tafjord
- 1992: Morten Gunnar Larsen
- 1993: Egil Johansen
- 1994: Bjørn Kjellemyr
- 1995: Per Jørgensen
- 1996: –
- 1997: Ole Jacob Hansen
- 1998: Magni Wentzel
- 1999: Totti Bergh