Bobben Hagerup
Bobben Hagerup | |
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| Born | Otto Hagerup 3 December 1911 Trondheim, Norway |
| Died | 4 July 1992 (aged 80) |
| Known for | Jazz drummer |
Bobben Hagerup (3 December 1911 – 4 July 1992) was a Norwegian jazz drummer.
Personal life[edit]
Hagerup was born in Trondheim on 3 December 1911, to Einar Hagerup and Martha Fossum. He married Berna Kristensen in 1944.[1]
Career[edit]
A professional from 1928, Hagerup joined Theaterkafeens orkester in Trondheim at age 17,[1] and played with various orchestras in Trondheim.[2] From 1934 he was based in Oslo, a member of Pete Iwers' orchestra,[2] also with engagements in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Switzerland. He made his album debut in 1939,[1] and from 1939 was assigned with Øivind Bergh's orchestra, eventually as part of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.[2]
His books include Trommeteknikk (volume I, 1944; volume II, 1962), and Trommeslageren from 1946.[1]
Hagerup died in Larvik on 4 July 1992.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Stendahl, Bjørn. "Bobben Hagerup". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d Bergh, Johs. "Bobben Hagerup". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
Further reading[edit]
- Angell, Olav; Vold, Jan Erik; Økland, Einar (1975). Jazz i Norge.
- Bergh, J. (1999). Norwegian Jazz Discography.
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