Kåre Grøttum: key obituary facts
Is Kåre Grøttum dead? Yes. Kåre Grøttum died on February 7, 2026, at age 92.
Cause of death: Kåre Grøttum's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Kåre Grøttum known for?
Kåre Grøttum was a Norwegian jazz pianist and composer.
More about Kåre Grøttum
Born: January 24, 1934.
Genres: Jazz.
Occupations: Musician, composer, music arranger.
Kåre Grøttum, the Norwegian jazz pianist and composer, died on February 7, 2026, aged 92.
Born Kåre Idar Grøttum in Trondheim on January 24, 1934, he was also a music arranger and a presenter in NRK. He was active as a jazz musician in Oslo from the mid-1950s and led the orchestra of Oslo handelsgymnasiums russerevy in 1959.
Grøttum later earned a master’s degree in music at the University of Oslo in 1968, worked there as a fellow from 1965 to 1967, and served as a music teacher from 1985 to 1987. His composition “Småting,” written with Ivar Børsum, won Melodi Grand Prix 1972.
Kåre Idar Grøttum (24 January 1934 – 7 February 2026) was a Norwegian jazz pianist, composer and music arranger, as well a known presenter in NRK.