1977 in Norwegian music

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1977 in Norwegian music.

Events

=April=

1 – The 4th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 1 – 3).{{cite web | url=http://vossajazz.no | title=Vossajazz | publisher=Vossajazz | accessdate=2017-03-17}}

=May=

25
The 25th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (May 25 – June 8).
The 5th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 25 – June 8).{{cite web|url=http://www.nattjazz.no/historie/index.php?ID=Alle |title=Nattjazz |language=Norwegian |publisher=Nattjazz |accessdate=2017-03-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322193111/http://www.nattjazz.no/historie/index.php?ID=Alle |archivedate=2016-03-22 }}

=June=

26 – The 8th Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo.

=September=

11 – The 9th Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo.{{cite web | url=http://www.setlist.fm/festival/1977/kalvoyafestivalen-1977-5bd6c370.html | title=Kalvøyafestivalen 1977 Setlists | publisher=Setlist.fm | accessdate=2017-03-17}}

Albums released

=Unknown date=

; Arild Andersen

Shimri (ECM Records){{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Arild-Andersen-Shimri/master/331722 | title=Arild Andersen – Shimri | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-18}}

; Jan Eggum

Heksedans (Columbia Records){{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Jan-Eggum-Heksedans/release/3964831 | title=Jan Eggum – Heksedans | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

; Flying Norwegians

Live (Sonet Records){{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Flying-Norwegians-Live/release/5500921 | title=Flying Norwegians – Live | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

; Jan Garbarek

Dis (ECM Records){{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Jan-Garbarek-Dis/release/877522 | title=Jan Garbarek – Dis | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

; Haakon Graf

Blow Out (Compendium Records) with Sveinung Hovensjø, Jon Eberson and Jon Christensen{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/H%C3%A5kon-Graf-Sveinung-Hovensj%C3%B8-Jon-Eberson-Jon-Christensen-Blow-Out/release/4005182 | title=Håkon Graf / Sveinung Hovensjø / Jon Eberson / Jon Christensen – Blow Out | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-18}}

; Karin Krog

But Three's A Crowd (Bluebell Records), with Red Mitchell{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Karin-Krog-Red-Mitchell-But-Threes-A-Crowd/release/5724842 | title=Karin Krog & Red Mitchell – But Three's A Crowd | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}
As You Are (The Malmö Sessions) (RCA Victor), with Nils Lindberg{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Karin-Krog-Nils-Lindberg-As-You-Are-The-Malm%C3%B6-Sessions/release/5573199 | title=Karin Krog, Nils Lindberg – As You Are (The Malmö Sessions) | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}
A Song For You (Phontastic Records), with Bengt Hallberg{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Karin-Krog-Bengt-Hallberg-A-Song-For-You/release/5256282 | title=Karin Krog, Bengt Hallberg – A Song For You | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

; Inger Lise Rypdal

Tider Kommer-Tider Går (Talent Records){{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Inger-Lise-Tider-Kommer-Tider-G%C3%A5r/release/1701100 | title=Inger Lise* – Tider Kommer-Tider Går | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

; Jahn Teigen

Teigen's Tivoli (Polydor Records){{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Jahn-Teigen-Teigens-Tivoli/release/3980350 | title=Jahn Teigen – Teigen's Tivoli | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

; Pål Thowsen

No Time For Time (Zarepta Records), with Jon Christensen, Terje Rypdal, and Arild Andersen{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/P%C3%A5l-Thowsen-Jon-Christensen-Terje-Rypdal-Arild-Andersen-No-Time-For-Time/release/2666257 | title=Pål Thowsen, Jon Christensen, Terje Rypdal, Arild Andersen – No Time For Time | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

; Radka Toneff

Winter Poem (Zarepta Records){{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Radka-Toneff-Winter-Poem/release/1939468 | title=Radka Toneff – Winter Poem | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

; Jan Erik Vold

Ingentings Bjeller (Polydor Records), with Jan Garbarek-Bobo Stenson Quartet{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Jan-Erik-Vold-Jan-Garbarek-Bobo-Stenson-Palle-Danielsson-Jon-Christensen-Ingentings-Bjeller/release/3450748 | title=Jan Erik Vold, Jan Garbarek, Bobo Stenson, Palle Danielsson, Jon Christensen – Ingentings Bjeller | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-19}}

Deaths

; February

8 – Eivind Groven, composer and music critic (born 1901).{{cite encyclopedia | url=https://nbl.snl.no/Eivind_Groven | title=Eivind Groven | language=no | last=Lysdahl | first=Anne Jorunn Kydland | editor=Helle, Knut | encyclopedia=Norsk Biografisk Leksikon | publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget | date=2009-02-13 | accessdate=2017-03-25}}
11 – Trygve Torjussen (91), composer and pianist (born 1885).{{cite encyclopedia | url=https://snl.no/Trygve_Torjussen | title=Trygve Torjussen | language=no | last=Lysdahl | first=Anne Jorunn Kydland | editor= | encyclopedia=Store Norske Leksikon | publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget | date=2013-11-29 | accessdate=2017-03-31}}

; October

18 – Kristian Hauger, pianist, orchestra leader and composer of popular music (born 1905).{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/801813-Kristian-Hauger | title=Kristian Hauger | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-03-18}}

Births

; January

8 – Torun Eriksen, jazz singer.
25 – Christian Ingebrigtsen, singer-songwriter and musician (A1).
28 – Sissel Vera Pettersen, Norwegian singer, saxophonist, and composer.
31 – Per Zanussi, jazz upright bassist and composer.

;February

4 – Emil Nikolaisen, multi-instrumentalist and music producer.
10 – Mads Hauge, songwriter and record producer.
12 – Ruben Sverre Gjertsen, contemporary composer.
19 – Andre Lindal, songwriter, record producer and musician.

;March

1 – Sven Atle "Silenoz" Kopperud, black metal guitarist (Dimmu Borgir).
6 – Kirsti Huke, jazz singer and composer.
10 – Torstein Lofthus, jazz/prog rock drummer and composer.
26 – Håvard Stubø, jazz guitarist and composer.
30 – Tor Egil Kreken, jazz guitarist, bassist, and banjo player (Wibutee).

;April

5 – Håkon Kornstad, jazz saxophonist and operatic tenor (Wibutee).
28 – Asbjørn Lerheim, jazz guitarist and music teacher.
30 – Ole Jørn Myklebust, jazz trumpeter.

;May

16 – Erik Faber, pop/rock singer-songwriter.
23 – Mads Berven, jazz guitarist.
28 – Trond Bråthen, black metal singer-songwriter, guitarist and bassist (died 2012).{{cite web | url=http://www.loudwire.com/urgehal-frontman-trondr-nefas-dies-at-35 | title=Urgehal Frontman Trondr Nefas Dies at 35 | publisher=Loudwire.com | date=2012-05-16 | accessdate=2016-02-21}}

; June

2 – Helena Iren Michaelsen, rock singer.
8 – Frøy Aagre, jazz saxophonist.
9 – Atle Nymo, jazz saxophonist and bass clarinetist.
19 – Anne Nørdsti, singer.
22 – Gunilla Süssmann, classical pianist.
30
Brynjar Rasmussen, jazz clarinetist.
Kjersti Horn, theater director and storyboard artist.

;August

5 – Terje Winterstø Røthing, rock guitarist.
7 – Deeyah Khan, singer, music producer, composer, film director, and human rights defender.
14 – Pål Mathiesen, musician and vocalist (Susperia).
18 – Even Kruse Skatrud, jazz trombonist, composer, music arranger and orchestra leader.
28 – Arve Isdal, black metal guitarist and producer.
31 – Cornelius Jakhelln, vocalist, guitarist, and poet.

;September

13 – Julius Lind, jazz and rock double bassist.
20 – Martin Horntveth, drummer, composer and electronica artist (Jaga Jazzist).
23 – Olav Iversen, heavy metal composer, guitarist and singer.
27 – Tor Magne Glidje, guitarist (Extol).

; October

2 – David Wallumrød, jazz pianist and organist.
18 – Christer Espevoll, rock guitarist.

; November

1 – Anine Kruse, singer and choral conductor.
19 – Anne Lilia Berge Strand, singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ.
27 – Ivar Bjørnson, black metal guitarist and composer (Enslaved).

; December

4 – Morten Veland, death metal multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, and producer (Tristania, Sirenia and Mortemia).
23 – Tore Johansen, jazz trumpeter.

; Unknown date