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Haakon Graf
" Haakon Graf - Better than his idols .." Svenska Dagbladet 1978
About Me
See website: www.myspace.com/hgraf born 1955, Oslo Norway. Classical piano education from age of 5. Played Hammond B3 from age 13. Started recording as 17 yrs old, composing music for progrock group RUPHUS, Polydor signed in 1972. Released 3 LP's on Polydor: ” New Born Day “ Polydor 1973 ” Ranshart “ Polydor 1974 ” Let Your Light SHine “ Polydor 1976 Has performed and recorded with top musicians like: Jan Garbarek, Jon Christensen, Palle Mikkelborg, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Terje Rypdal, Frank Gambale, Paul Jackson ( Headhunters ) Mike Clark, Harvey Mason As leader: Blow Out feat Jon Chrsitensen, Jon Eberson and Sveinung Hovensjoe Hawk On Flight feat Ulf Wakenius guitar, Matz Nilsson bass Niels Nordin drums Grafitti feat Dennis Chambers drums, Gary Grainger bass & Ulf Wakenius guitar. The GRS Trio Haakon Graf piano / keys Walfredo Reyes Jr drums & percussion Chris Stefanetti bass
