Jon Balke

Jon Balke
Balke at Berchidda on Sardinia, 2006 (Photo by Gianfranco Rota)
Balke at Berchidda on Sardinia, 2006
(Photo by Gianfranco Rota)
Background information
Birth nameJon Georg Balke
Born (1955-06-07) 7 June 1955 (age 69)
Furnes, Norway
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentPiano
Websitewww.magnetic.no

Jon Georg Balke (born 7 June 1955) is a Norwegian jazz pianist who leads the group Siwan. He is the younger brother of saxophonist Erik Balke.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Jon Balke Biography (in Norwegian). Norsk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  2. ^ "Europe Jazz Orchestra". EuropeJazz.net. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
  3. ^ Kelman, John (2012-08-15). "Jon Balke: Magnetic Works 1993-2001 - Extended Analysis". AllAboutJazz.com. Retrieved 2012-11-09.