Jan Garbarek
Norwegian saxophonist and composer Jan Garbarek was born in Mysen on 4 March 1947.
Active mostly in the jazz world, he became known to classical audiences in 1994 with his ECM album Officium, which floated saxophone solos over the Hilliard Ensemble's performances of Gregorian Chant. It was followed by several sequels.
A selection of articles about Jan Garbarek
CD Spotlight. Spirituality and Psychosis - Music improvised by Sophie Harris, heard by Howard Smith. '... clear qualities ...'
CD Spotlight. Elegaic Melancholy - A new recording from Jan Garbarek and the Hilliard Ensemble, exceeds Howard Smith's highest expectations. '... beyond criticism ...'
Ensemble. Honed and practised - Jan Garbarek in Cardiff, enjoyed by Rex Harley
David James in conversation with Shirley Ratcliffe - The Journey to Mnemosyne