Uno Naissoo Explained

Background:person
Uno Naissoo
Birth Date:25 March 1928
Birth Place:Viljandi, Estonia
Death Place:Tallinn, Estonia
Genre:Jazz
Occupation:Composer, musician

Uno Naissoo (born 25 March 1928, Viljandi – 5 January 1980, Tallinn) was an Estonian composer[1] and jazz musician.[2]

In 1952, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. Naissoo then taught music theory subjects at Georg Ots Tallinn Music School from 1952 to 1980.

He has also directed several ensembles, including Swing Club (1947–1957), Rütmikud (1948–1950). Naissoo has been a member of Estonian Composers' Union since 1954.

His son is pianist and composer Tõnu Naissoo.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uno Naissoo . 2022-10-04 . Discogs . en.
  2. Web site: Naissoo, Uno Estonian Music Information Centre . www.emic.ee . 19 March 2021.