skarbø studied under the guidance of terje isungset at griegakademiet, and has also carried out studies in norwegian, cuban and nigerian traditional music. he is a driving force on the norwegian improvisation music scene, both as a member and organizer of a number of bands. his main project '1982' and 'bly de blyant' are albums released on the norwegian label hubro. he has received great recognition in the international press in addition to the 2016 vossajazz award. skarbø has directed 'øyvind jazzforum', a concert series of improvised music, since 2006.