Uno Naissoo

Uno Naissoo
Born(1928-03-25)25 March 1928
Viljandi, Estonia
Died5 January 1980(1980-01-05) (aged 51)
Tallinn, Estonian SSR,
Soviet Union
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)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.[2] Naissoo then taught music theory subjects at Georg Ots Tallinn Music School from 1952 to 1980.[2]

He has also directed several ensembles, including Swing Club (1947–1957), Rütmikud (1948–1950).[2] Naissoo Unn has been a member of Estonian Composers' Union since 1954.[2]

His son is pianist and composer Tõnu Naissoo.[2]

Awards

  • 1965 Estonian SSR Merited Art Worker[2]
  • 1976 Annual Music Award of Estonian SSR[2]
  • 1978 Estonian SSR People's Artist[2]

Selected works

  • 7 jazz suites
  • song "My home"
  • song "When it’s Midsummer Day"
  • song "The May began in March"
  • choral song “The Woodpecker’s Warning” (original "Metsa telegramm")

References

  1. ^ "Uno Naissoo". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Naissoo, Uno | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.


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