Geir Age Johnsen, a veteran Norwegian drummer, has a large catalogue of recordings under his belt. He is currently located in Gjovik (Norway). Fredrik Sahlander, a well-known composer and bassist, is widely known. Originating from Sweden, he now lives in Norway. He holds a PhD in bass performance and is currently an Associate Professor at … Read more
Bola Johnson (Lagos; 6 July 1947 – 30 April 2014) is a Nigerian musician, bandleader. Born to a traditional music family, he attended Livings Stone Academy in Ijero, Ebute-Metta (Lagos) for his primary schooling. He was admitted to Eko Boys High School in Mushin, Lagos, after completing his primary school education. He stopped studying in … Read more
David Earle Johnson, a percussionist, appeared on several albums of jazz musicians in the seventies. He then released a few of his own albums during the late seventies. Many albums featured him: Clive Stevens’ Voyage to Uranus (1974) and Billy Cobham’s Total Eclipse (1974); Jan Hammer’s The First Seven Days (1975); Leny White’s Big City … Read more
Art Johnson, Jazz guitarist (1945-2018) Art Johnson is a lyrical guitarist, and violinist. He has an impressive resume that spans a wide range of genres. In 1969, he arrived in Los Angeles and soon began playing and recording with the Advancement. This group included vibraphonist Lynn Blessing. He was soon working with Judee Sill and … Read more
Bill Johnson was one of the first to bring the New Orleans style Jazz outside of New Orleans. He was also the leader of a California band in 1909. He sent for Freddie Keppard in 1912 and other New Orleans musicians. The Original Creole Orchestra toured the country from 1918 to 1918 under his name … Read more
Drummer Jonas Johansen (b. The greatest European jazz drummers are Jonas Johansen (b. 1962, Copenhagen, Denmark). Jonas, who was raised in Elsinore, Denmark’s creative environment, studied with Ed Thigpen 1978-1985 and Bent Lylloff 1976-1978. He also studied at The Dick Grove School of Music Los Angeles 1985-1986 with Peter Donald, David Garibaldi, and Luis Conte. … Read more
Born in 1968, he began drumming at the age of three to four years old. He was also a member of a schoolband when he was twelve and was given a drumkit almost immediately by his teacher. From that moment on, he was a drummer. Per Oddvar Johansen studied at Trondelag Music Conservatory from 1989 … Read more
Born in Bodo, Norway, 23. December 1977. Studied jazz studies at Trondheim Conservatory for Music from 1996 to 2000. He has worked with many musicians, including Kenny Wheeler and John Surman, Kenny Wheeler and Karin Krog, John Taylor, John Taylor, Hal Galper and Egil Kapstad. As a member of the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Chick Corea … Read more
Nicole Johanntgen was born in Fischbach (D) on September 4, 1981. She began playing classical piano at six years old and moved on to the saxophone at age seven. Nicole had her first stage experiences with her father’s band and the “Jugend Jazz Orchester”, based in Saarland. She founded the quartet, “NICOLEJO” with her brother … Read more
Esteves da Silva, a pianist savant, is a prominent figure in Brazil. He has received standing requests from musicians from other genres. Gonzalez and JoaoPaulo create a beautiful, delicate music that is full of emotion, nuance, and drive. Their roots are in post-bop, but their music is free-flowing and universal. Clean Feed has something very … Read more
