Geir Øystein Lysne, born on October 9, 1965, in Trondheim, Norway, is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist, composer, and conductor. Lysne studied at the Norwegian Academy of Music, focusing on jazz saxophone and composition. He released New Circle in 2013, showcasing his unique approach to orchestral improvisation. Lysne has collaborated with top European ensembles and radio jazz orchestras, including serving as chief conductor of the NDR Big Band in Hamburg from 2016. His compositions have been broadcast internationally, and he has received awards such as the German Critics Award for Boahjenásti in 2006 and the Echo Jazz Award for his big band project with Stefano Bollani in 2013. Lysne has continued to be a sought-after guest lecturer and conductor, working with notable artists.
