Torbjørn Sunde


Torbjørn Sunde is a Norwegian jazz trombonist who has worked with Terje Rypdal, Edward Vesala, Jon Balke, Knut Værnes, Rickie Lee Jones, Randy Crawford, Dr. John, Jan Eggum, Jan Garbarek, and Mezzoforte.

Musical career

After growing up at Gjøvik he got a bachler in football from Norges Idrettshøgskole, and a master in musicology at University of Oslo. He participated on a number of recordings with Terje Rypdal, Edward Vesala, Oslo 13, Oslo Rhythm & Blues Ensemble, Four Roosters, Etno Funk, Chipahua, Horns for Hire, Jazzpunkensemblet, and Mezzoforte.
He has participated on releases by Jon Eberson, Jon Balke and Knut Værnes. He worked with Rickie Lee Jones, Randy Crawford, Dr. John, Jan Eggum and Jan Garbarek.
He led his own orchestra "Meridians of Music", and the "Torbjørn Sunde Octet" with album releases. He also had his own Quartet with Tom Olstad, Roy Powell and Per Mathisen.

Speedskater

In his youth, Sunde was a very promising speedskater representing "Gjøvik Skøiteklub". In 1971, at the age of 17, he skated 500 meters in 41.5 seconds. Sunde participated in three sprint NM in 1971, 1972 and 1973, with a 9th place as the best in 1973.
He is the younger brother of speedskater Arnulf Sunde.

Awards and honors

  • Spellemannprisen 1988 in the class Jazz, with Oslo 13 for the album ''Off Balance''

    Discography

  • Meridians
  • ''Where Is the Chet''