Bjarne Arnulf Nerem (31 July 1923 in Oslo, Norway – 1 April 1991 in Oslo), was a Norwegian jazz musician (tenor saxophone, alto saxophone and clarinet) among the foremost soloists in Norwegian jazz.

[1][2] Nerem began his career playing clarinet during World War II, and recording with Syv Muntre (1943) and participated, among others within Rowland Greenberg's ensembles.

He was a member of Carl-Henrik Norin's band (1968–71) and performed on recordings by Ove Lind, Siljabloo Nilsson, Lasse Sjösten, Arne Domnérus, Monica Zetterlund, Thore Ehrling and Nils Lindberg.

Furthermore, figured Nerem on releases with Karin Krog (1974), Sandvika Storband (1980) and Kristian Bergheim (The rainbow sessions, 1990).

[2] With Benny Bailey and Åke Persson With Stan Getz With Roy Haynes With Quincy Jones