Knut Riisnæs
Norwegian jazz musician (1945–2023)
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Summary
Knut Riisnæs was born on November 13, 1945[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on July 22, 2023[3]. He worked as a jazz musician[4], composer[5], saxophonist[6], and flautist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Mother: Eline Nygaard Riisnæs[9]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
- Award received: Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year[11], Buddyprisen[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: jazz[14]
- Record label: ECM Records[15]
- Commons category: Knut Riisnæs[16]
- Family name: Riisnæs[17]
- Given name: Knut[18]
- Instrument: saxophone[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[20]
- Sibling: Odd Riisnæs[21], Anne Eline Riisnæs[22]
- P14750: 5722-5C28-3DCA-A016-D720[23]
Why It Matters
Knut Riisnæs is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Knut Riisnæs born?
Knut Riisnæs was born in Oslo[2].
Who were Knut Riisnæs's parents?
Knut Riisnæs's mother was Eline Nygaard Riisnæs[9].
What did Knut Riisnæs do for work?
Knut Riisnæs worked as a jazz musician[4], composer[5], saxophonist[6], and flautist[7].
What awards did Knut Riisnæs receive?
Honors received include Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year[11] and Buddyprisen[12].