Gard Nilssen (born 24 June 1983 in Skien, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz drummer and composer, and member of the bands Bushman's Revenge and Puma.[1]
Gard Nilssen | |
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Background information | |
Born | Skien, Telemark, Norway | 24 June 1983
Origin | Norway |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Website | Gard Nilssen on Myspace |
Nilssen was educated on the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium (2003).[2] He was voted this year's young jazz musicians in 2006 with the group Puma. Otherwise Nilssen is very active in bands like Bushman´s Revenge, Lord Kelvin, and Heidi Skjerve Kvintett.[1]
Nilssen was chosen to represent Norway in the artist development program Take Five, a music developer program promoted by the London-based concert promoter Serious.[3]
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