Øyvind Skarbø


Øyvind Skarbø is a Norwegian drummer and composer, raised in Stranda, and now residing in Bergen.

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

Solo albums

;With 'Klangkameratane', including Even Helte Hermansen and Øyvind Hegg-Lunde
;With '1982', including Sigbjørn Apeland and Nils Økland
;With 'Stian Around A Hill', including Ola Høyer, Stian Omenås and Svein Magnus Furu
;With 'BMX', including Njål Ølnes, Per Jørgensen and Thomas T. Dahl
;With 'Bly de Blyant', including Hilmar Jensson and Shahzad Ismaily
;With 'Honeyleap', including Fredrik Ljungkvist, Klas Nevrin and Per Zanussi
;With 'Crab Is Crap', including Øyvind Hegg-Lunde
;With Håkon Kornstad