Happy birthday! Jan Garbarek turns 78 today
- By Lori Macatee
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Jan Garbarek is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.
Popular musician Jan Garbarek (Officium, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Garbarek, a cultural icon
Born in Mysen on March 4, 1947, Jan Garbarek's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Norvegian history. Garbarek's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jan hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jan Garbarek as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.
Happy Birthday, Jan, you're the best!
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