 Later, Husby played in groups led by Asmund Bjørken and Bjørn Alterhaug, and was a musical director at the local theatre Trøndelag Teater (1975–80).Husby led his own septet, (1975–78), quintet (1980–83), and released records with his 13-piece "Per Husby Dedication Orchestra" (13 tracks).In Oslo (1980-) he was leader of the Federation of Norwegian Jazz musicians (1983–85), and co-edited the Norwegian Jazz Magazine "Jazznytt" (1981–84).