Morten Gunnar Larsen (born 1 October 1955)[1] is a Norwegian jazz pianist and composer, well known for several stride piano recordings and collaborations.

In 1975 he had his debut records, Classic Rags and Stomps, for which he won Spellemannprisen in 1976.

[3] Larsen's collaboration with Bagneris continued with the performance Jelly Roll!!

– The Music and the Man, dedicated Jelly Roll Morton, and performed at Oslo Jazzfestival 1990.

He had earlier received the Buddy Award of Foreningen norske jazzmusikeres "Årets jazzmusiker" (1992) in his home country.