Kåre Thomsen


Kåre Thomsen is a Norwegian Jazz musician and graphic designer, known for a number of releases and is active on the Bergen jazz scene performing with musicians like Karl Seglem, Vigleik Storaas and Terje Isungset. He is the younger brother of the acclaimed Bergen guitarist Ole Thomsen.

Career

Thomsen was born in Bergen. When growing up, he was inspired by Jazz fusion and played in bands like "Rabies", and "One Step Limbo" together with Program 81/82 vocalist Kate Augestad and bassist Frank Hovland among others,
In 1987 Thomsen appeared on the show "Nattsang" at NRK, with the band "Growl", comprising Karl Seglem, Vigleik Storaas, Odd Magne Gridseth and Terje Isungset.
Thomsen within an eight men strong guitarist happening appeared with brother Ole Thomsen's band "Electric Heavyland" performing a concert at Nattjazz in 1993. In addition Thomsen has several performances at the Bergen Jazz Festival Nattjazz. Within the band "Tundra", "Growl", "Poems for Trio", "Hip Slippers", and "Frank's Friends N'Loose Ends".

Discography

As musical performer

;With Karl Seglem
;With Ole Amund Gjersvik