Tõnu Naissoo
Illustration — Tõnu Naissoo in 2017 Tõnu Naissoo (born 18 March 1951) is an Estonian composer and jazz pianist. He is the son of composer Uno Naissoo. He began studying classical piano at the age of six at the Tallinn Music School, graduating in 1970 with a degree in music theory.
Tõnu Naissoo
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- Nationality
- Estonia
- Occupation
- pianist · composer · musician
- Fields
- jazz
- Education
- Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
- Languages
- Estonian
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Illustration — Tõnu Naissoo in 2017 Tõnu Naissoo (born 18 March 1951) is an Estonian composer and jazz pianist. He is the son of composer Uno Naissoo. He began studying classical piano at the age of six at the Tallinn Music School, graduating in 1970 with a degree in music theory.
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In 1982 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory in composition under instruction from Eino Tamberg. He has played on several musical groups, including Tõnu Naissoo Trio, Optimistid (1967–1968), Collage (1967–1972), Sinilind (1971–1972), Laine (1972–1976), Synthesis (1977–1980), Kaseke (1980–1981). About 30 years he has been a pianist in the Viru Hotel. He has written music for films and theatrical stages. • 1991: Estonian Radio's Musician of the Year • 2011: Music Prize of the Estonian Music Council • 2020: Order of the White Star, V class.
Tõnu Naissoo is recorded with the occupation composer. Classed in the genre jazz. Recorded as pianist, composer and musician.
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