Uno Naissoo (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]

Bteween 1952–1980, he taught music theory subjects at Georg Ots Tallinn Music School.[2]

He has directed several ensembles, including Swing Club (1947–1957), Rütmikud (1948–1950).[2]

Since 1954, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[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

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• 7 jazz suites
• song "My home"
• song "When it’s Midsummer Day"
• song "The May began in March"

References

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