Career
Øvergaard played in Willie Vieth"s Kaba Orchestra and as leader of the mighty popular Funny Boys (1932-1939), he was among the first Norwegian jazz musicians to be known outside of Norway. From 1937 he led since his own orchestra, including with bassist Fred Lange-Nielsen, drummer Per Gregersen, guitarist Finn Westbye, saxophonist Arvid Gram Paulsen, and clarinetist Einar Gustavsen. He also collaborated frequently with drummer Pete Brown and guitarist Robert Normann.
During World World War II, he vent to the United Kingdom and became part of Linge Company with telegraph as main work.