Willy Andresen | |
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| Born | 18 October 1921 Oslo, Norway |
| Died | 17 June 2016 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Pianist |
Willy Andresen (18 October 1921 – 17 June 2016) was a Norwegian jazz pianist.
He was born in Oslo, and was appointed at the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation from 1959 to 1991.[1]
He often backed singer Erik Bye during his performances in Norway and the United States.[2] He was in charge of several of the song recordings by child star Grethe Kausland,[3] and composed the melody of Otto Nielsen's song "Pappa'n til Tove Mette".[4]
References
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Willy Andresen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Bonde, Arne. "Erik Bye". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Larsen, Svend Erik Løken. "Grethe Kausland". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Larsen, Svend Erik Løken. "Otto Nielsen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
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