Tor Egil Kreken | |
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 Tor Egil Kreken performing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 30 March 1977 |
| Origin | Norway |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, banjo, guitar |
| Labels | Jazzland Sonne Music Kirkelig Kulturverksted |
Tor Egil Kreken (born 30 March 1977 in Norway) is a Norwegian musician (bass, banjo, guitars). [1]
Kreken plays within the bands Eivind Aarset Trio (bass), Faircastle Four (guitar, banjo), Shining (bass), The Holstein United Bluegrass Boys (banjo, vocal) Wibutee (bass, banjo) and Darling West (guitar, banjo, vocal). [2]
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