Albums as a leader

SOULMATE

Jonas Johansen Adventure Trio

Line up:

Thor Madsen: Guitar
Lennart Ginman: Bass
Jonas Johansen: Drums

Recorded March 28, 2022 and mixed by Thor Madsen at Mazza Mansion, Copenhagen Denmark. Cover art by Julie Kyhl. Cover graphics by Morten Agergaard.

This release was made possible thanks to support from Danish Conductors Association.
Jonas Johansen plays Istanbul Agop Cymbals exclusively

Adventure Trio, Jonas Johansen’s new group, is a guitar trio with music is built on catchy lines and grooves integral to the compositions. The spacey and airy vibe in the music presents Johansen’s most melodic side as a composer. And the group reflects mature musicians wanting to tell a story as directly and clearly as possible. Jonas’s ability to fluently incorporate inspiration from his travels all over the world, becomes the backbone of the groove in the band. It’s a global vibe, as Jonas has a passion, in live and music, for everything that’s global.

The trio presents three absolute top names on the European jazz scene

Thor Madsen is a Chicago born Danish guitarist, composer and producer residing in Copenhagen. He plays with a direct no-nonsense captivating attitude, that really makes his guitar sing. Thor has toured and recorded all over Europe, Brazil, India, and USA. Bands include Jazz Explorer Trio (also with Johansen), Jan Harbecks Live Jive Jungle, Copenhagen Jazz Orchestra, Camille Jones and Abdullah S. Star names includes Norah Jones, Donny McCaslin, Eddie Henderson The Nublu Orchestra and Matt Penman. Thor’s current band Thor De Force, has two albums out on the New York based label Ropeadope Records.

Lennart Ginman is a Grammy Winning Danish bass player, composer and producer who has built a reputation as one of the leading voices on the instrument in his generation. Band collaborations include Ginman/Blackman/Dahl, Sinne Eeg Group, Page One and Tomas Franck Quartet (also an album with Johansen). Star names include Lee Konitz, Kirk Lightsey, Johnny Griffin, Palle Mikkelborg, Chris Cheek, Scott Hamilton Kenny Werner, Doug Raney, Cæcilie Nordby and of cause Gainman/Jørgensen and Ginman/Eivør.

Jonas Johansen is a true orchestral drummer, with a universal sound developed through 40 years of top-level performances and close to 200 albums, including 14 albums under his own name. Jonas was the drummer in DR Big Band 1990 – 1999, and NHØP Trio 1996-2005. He works with Chris Minh Doky in various settings, Steen Rasmussen, Rosalia De Souza, Lars Møller, Copenhagen Jazz Orchestra and own groups Blanco y Negro and MOVE. Jonas has performed with a.o. McCoy Tyner, John Scofield, Egberto Gismonti, Maria Schneider, Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson, Toninho Horta, Tom Harrell, Steve Swallow and Mike Stern.

WINDOWS

Jonas Johansen Adventure Trio

Line up:

Thor Madsen: Guitar
Lennart Ginman: Bass
Jonas Johansen: Drums

Recorded March 28, 2022 and mixed by Thor Madsen at Mazza Mansion, Copenhagen Denmark. Cover art by Julie Kyhl. Cover graphics by Morten Agergaard.

This release was made possible thanks to support from Danish Conductors Association.
Jonas Johansen plays Istanbul Agop Cymbals exclusively

Windows is the first single from the Danish drummer Jonas Johansen and his new trio. In new trio Jonas is supported by the Danish multi-award winning bassist Lennart Ginman and American born, European guitar virtuoso Thor Madsen. Jonas is a traveler of the world, and the title signifies “opening your windows to the world”. Its pretty simple melodic material, performed with an almost minimalistic groove, by three grand musicians from the European scene.

TIMBERO

Blanco y Negro

Label: Stunt Records (c) 2017
CD: STUCD 17142
LP: STULP 17141

Line up:

Karl-Martin Almqvist (Saxophones)
Abel Marcel (Piano)
Yasser Morejón (Bass)
Eliel Lazo (Percussion, Vocals & Drums)
Jonas Johansen (Drums & Percussion)

  1. Timbero 7:05
  2. The Munch 7:16
  3. The Caretaker 6:30

CHARMCATCHER

Jonas Johansen

Label: Hurra Records 001(c)2017
CD DME-11101
LP DMELP-11101

Line up:
Jonas Johansen – Drums, percussion
Kuba Wiecek – Alto and soprano saxophones
Peter Sabroe – Piano
Tobias Pfeil – Guitars
Anders Fjeldsted – Bass

Special appearances by
Abhijit Banarjee – Tablas
Jacob Andersen – Bongos

  1. 01-On the Banks of the Ganges 2:24
  2. 05-Taa-Daa 3:01
  3. 02-Mirabai Bhajan(Devotional song by 16th century female saint) 1:55

JAZZ EXPLORER TRIO

Lars Møller / Thor Madsen / Jonas Johansen

Label: Global Jazz Explorer Records
GJE 001

Line up:
Lars Møller: Tenor Saxophone
Thor Madsen: Guitar
Jonas Johansen: Drums

  1. Mosse 4:22

Divisions

Jonas Johansen / Lars Møller / Ronan Guilfoyle

Label: Calibrated Music 2013
CD CALI118

Line up:
Jonas Johansen – Drums, percussion
Lars Møller – Saxophone
Ronan Guilfoyle – Bass

Listen

  1. Tower Of Hopes 8:16
  2. Tangvik 8:23
  3. Sucking Stones 8:26

Move This

Jonas Johansen

Label: Stunt Records 2011
STUCD 11072

Line up:
Fredrik Lundin – Saxophone
Jacob Christoffersen – Piano
Daniel Franck – Bass
Jonas Johansen – Drums

Listen

  1. The Perfect Day 5:59
  2. The Hat 5:37
  3. Cara Mananera 4:13

Believe In Spring

Hans Ulrik / Steve Swallow / Jonas Johansen

Feat. Bobo Stenson & Ulf Wakenius

Label: Stunt Records 2007
STUCD 07182

Line up:
Hans Ulrik – Saxophone
Steve Swallow – Bass
Jonas Johansen – Drums
Bobo Stenson – Piano
Ulf Wakenius – Guitar

Listen

  1. O Que Será 5:39
  2. Get Happy 5:01
  3. August 1972 4:34

Spoiled Child

Henrik Sveidahl / Nikolaj Hess / Jens Skou Olsen / Jonas Johansen

Label: RMC Records 2006
RMC 003

Line up:
Henrik Sveidahl – Saxophone
Nikolaj Hess – Piano
Jens Skou Olsen – Bass
Jonas Johansen – Drums

Listen

Blanco Y Negro

Eliel Lazo / Jonas Johansen / Yasser Morejón

Label: Stunt Records 2006
STUCD 06062

Line up:
Eliel Lazo – Percussion and vocals
Jonas Johansen – Drums
Yasser Morejón Pino – Bass and vocals
With:
Jacob Dinesen – Saxophone
Tony Rodriguez – Piano
Miguelito Valdés – Trumpet

Listen

  1. The Smile Of Winston 7:38
  2. One The Sidewalk 4:36
  3. Cromason 6:45

Move Up!

Jonas Johansen

Label: Stunt Records 2005
STUCD 03151, STULP 03151

Line up:
Fredrik Lundin – Saxophone
Ben Besiakow – Piano
Anders Christensen – Bass
Jonas Johansen – Drums

Listen

  1. Tak 9:34
  2. Love 6:45
  3. Bolero 5:22

Tin Pan Aliens

Hans Ulrik / Steve Swallow / Jonas Johansen

Label: Stunt Records 2005
– STUCD 05022

Line up:
Hans Ulrik – Saxophone
Steve Swallow – Bass
Jonas Johansen – Drums

Listen

  1. Willow 3:20
  2. Sleeping Mistakes 5:23
  3. Mosse 4:22

TRIO

Hans Ulrik / Steve Swallow / Jonas Johansen

Label: Stunt Records 2002
STUCD 02122

Line up:
Hans Ulrik – Saxophone
Steve Swallow – Bass
Jonas Johansen – Drums

Listen

  1. I Fall Asleep Too Easily 4:07
  2. Gung Krrr 6:00
  3. Brother J 7:22

Cuts

Band Mrazem

Emil de Waal / Gustaf Ljundggren / Jonas Johansen & friends

Label: Hvad hvis det bliver et hit records 2002
BMCD1

Line up:
Gustaf Ljunggren – Keyboards, guitars, saxophone, trumpet, bass, voice
Henrik Lindstrand – Keyboards
Jonas Berg – Keyboards
Andreas Unge – Bass
Emil de Waal – Drums, bottle, programming
Jonas Johansen – Drums, percussion, programming

Listen

  1. Hugo's Taxi 4:55
  2. Rana 3:16
  3. Sprats 3:59

Band Mrazem

Emil de Waal / Jonas Johansen & friends

Label: Stunt Records – 2000
STUCD 00212

Line up:
Gustaf Ljunggren – Keyboards, guitars, saxophone, trumpet, bass, voice
Jesper Nordenström – Keyboards
Jacob Christoffersen – Fender Rhodes
Anders P. Jensen – Keyboards
Henrik SP Schou Poulsen – Bass
Erik Sanko – Bass
Fredrik Lundin – Saxophone, flute
Hans Ulrik – Saxophone
Mikkel Nordsø – Guitar
Jonas Krag – Guitars
Per Gade – Guitar
Susanne Ørum – Vocal
Emil de Waal – Drums
Jonas Johansen – Drums

Listen

  1. Elastikotita 4:22
  2. Gigi 4:25
  3. Rhééééh 3:01

Please move

Jonas Johansen

Label: Stunt Records 1999
STUCD 19905

Line up:
Fredrik Lundin – Saxophone
Ben Besiakow – Piano
Lars Danielsson – Bass
Jonas Johansen – Drums
With:
Jacob Andersen – Percussion
Søren Lee – Guitar

Listen

  1. Good Day New Life 7:54
  2. Dancing Time 6:33
  3. Bush Beat 6:55

Move

Jonas Johansen

Label: Music Mecca 1995
CD 1057-2

Line up:
Fredrik Lundin – Saxophone
Ben Besiakow – Piano
Lars Danielsson – Bass
Jonas Johansen – Drums, percussion

Listen

  1. Seven Steps To Heaven 3:55
  2. Freja & Cis 7:24
  3. Fanfare 1:02

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