Øyvind Skarbø (born 9 April 1982 in Norway) is a Norwegian drummer and composer, raised in Stranda Municipality, and now residing in Bergen Municipality.
Biography
Skarbø studied under the guidance of Terje Isungset at Griegakademiet, and has also carried out studies in Norwegian, Cuban and Nigerian traditional music. He is a driving force on the Norwegian improvisation music scene, both as a member and organizer of a number of bands. His main project '1982' and 'Bly de Blyant' are albums released on the Norwegian label Hubro. He has received great recognition in the international press in addition to the 2016 Vossajazz Award. Skarbø has directed 'Øyvind Jazzforum', a concert series of improvised music, since 2006.
Honors 2016: The Vossajazz Award
Discography
Solo albums 2011: Die, Allround Handwerker! (+3 dB SUB)
Collaborations With 'Klangkameratane', including Even Helte Hermansen and Øyvind Hegg-Lunde 2007: Klangkameratane (Øyvind Jazzforum)
With '1982', including Sigbjørn Apeland and Nils Økland 2009: 1982 (NorCD) 2011: Pintura (Hubro) 2012: 1982 + BJ Cole (Hubro) 2014: A/B (Hubro)
With 'Stian Around A Hill', including Ola Høyer, Stian Omenås and Svein Magnus Furu 2009: Lille Stille (AIM Sound City) 2011: Alle Skal Få (Atterklang)
With 'BMX', including Njål Ølnes, Per Jørgensen and Thomas T. Dahl 2010: Bergen Open (NorCD) 2014: Rozel Point (Øyvind Jazzforum)
With 'Bly de Blyant', including Hilmar Jensson and Shahzad Ismaily 2013: ABC (Hubro) 2014: Hindsight Bias (Hubro) 2015: The Third Bly De Blyant Album (Hubro)
With 'Honeyleap', including Fredrik Ljungkvist, Klas Nevrin and Per Zanussi 2013: Honeyleap (Øyvind Jazzforum)
With 'Crab Is Crap', including Øyvind Hegg-Lunde 2015: Miradouro (Playdate Records), featuring Ståle Storløkken
With Håkon Kornstad 2015: Tenor Battle (Jazzland Recordings)
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