The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1948 in Norwegian music.

Events

Egil Monn-Iversen initiated the song group "The Monn Keys" (1948–1964).

Deaths

Births

January 29 – Espen Rud, jazz drummer, composer, and music arranger.

March 1 – Konrad Kaspersen, jazz upright bassist. 1 – Hans Rotmo, singer and songwriter, Vømmøl Spellmannslag. 19 – Henning Gravrok, jazz saxophonist and music teacher. 24 – Frode Gjerstad, jazz saxophonist. 26 – Kåre Jostein Simonsen, bandoneonist.

May 1 – Carl Morten Iversen, jazz upright bassist (died 2023).

June 17 – Hege Tunaal, folk singer.

October 4 – Steinar Ofsdal, flautist and composer. 22 – Håkon Austbø, classical pianist. 29 – Audun Tylden, record producer (died 2011) 31 – Knut Buen, fiddler, composer, folklorist, and publisher.

November 22 – Jens Harald Bratlie, pianist.

December 22 – Stein Ove Berg, singer and songwriter (died 2002).

See also 1948 in Norway Music of Norway

References