Jens Hakon Johannes Andersen (26 October 1875 – 21 April 1959) was a
Danish organist
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and
composer
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.
He served as organist for a number of churches around
Copenhagen
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throughout his career.
He wrote the music for the Danish children's song ''Se den kattekilling''.
Together with
Jens Laursøn Emborg he composed some songs for a 3-part mixed choir in the Danish folk school music style.
References
Danish composers
Danish male composers
Danish classical organists
Danish male classical organists
1875 births
1959 deaths
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