Uno Naissoo
Uno Naissoo | |
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| Born | 25 March 1928 Viljandi, Estonia |
| Died | 5 January 1980 (aged 51) Tallinn, Estonia |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician |
Uno Naissoo (born 25 March 1928, Viljandi – 5 January 1980, Tallinn) was an Estonian composer[1] and jazz musician.[2]
In 1952, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory.[2] Naissoo then taught music theory subjects at Georg Ots Tallinn Music School from 1952 to 1980.[2]
He has also directed several ensembles, including Swing Club (1947–1957), Rütmikud (1948–1950).[2] Naissoo Unn has been a member of Estonian Composers' Union since 1954.[2]
His son is pianist and composer Tõnu Naissoo.[2]
Awards
[edit]- 1965 Estonian SSR Merited Art Worker[2]
- 1976 Annual Music Award of Estonian SSR[2]
- 1978 Estonian SSR People's Artist[2]
Selected works
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- 7 jazz suites
- song "My home"
- song "When it’s Midsummer Day"
- song "The May began in March"
- choral song “The Woodpecker’s Warning” (original "Metsa telegramm")
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