Willy Andresen Explained
| Willy Andresen |
| Birth Date: | 18 October 1921 |
| Birth Place: | Oslo, Norway |
| Nationality: | Norwegian |
| Occupation: | Pianist |
Willy Andresen (18 October 1921 - 17 June 2016) was a Norwegian jazz pianist.
He was born in Oslo, and was appointed at the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation from 1959 to 1991.[1]
He often backed singer Erik Bye during his performances in Norway and the United States.[2] He was in charge of several of the song recordings by child star Grethe Kausland,[3] and composed the melody of Otto Nielsen's song "Pappa'n til Tove Mette".[4]
Notes and References
- Encyclopedia: Willy Andresen . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 12 July 2016.
- Encyclopedia: Erik Bye . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Arne . Bonde . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 12 July 2016.
- Encyclopedia: Grethe Kausland . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Svend Erik Løken . Larsen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 12 July 2016.
- Encyclopedia: Otto Nielsen . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Svend Erik Løken . Larsen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 12 July 2016.
