Uno Naissoo
Uno Naissoo (25 March 1928 Viljandi – 5 January 1980 Tallinn) was an Estonian composer, jazz musician.[1]
In 1952, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory.[1]
1952–1980, he taught music theory subjects at Georg Ots Tallinn Music School.[1]
He has directed several ensembles, including Swing Club (1947–1957), Rütmikud (1948–1950).[1]
Since 1954, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1]
His son is pianist and composer Tõnu Naissoo.[1]
Awards[]
- 1965 Estonian SSR Merited Art Worker[1]
- 1976 Annual Music Award of Estonian SSR[1]
- 1978 Estonian SSR People's Artist[1]
Selected works[]
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- 7 jazz suites
- song "My home"
- song "When it’s Midsummer Day"
- song "The May began in March"
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i "Naissoo, Uno | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
Categories:
- 1928 births
- 1980 deaths
- 20th-century Estonian composers
- Estonian songwriters
- Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni
- People from Viljandi
- Burials at Metsakalmistu