Egil Johansen
Egil Johansen (January 11, 1934 – December 4, 1998), known as “Bop”, was a
Norwegian-Swedish jazz drummer, composer, and arranger. Born in Oslo, Johansen
began his professional career at age 16 in the Einar Stenberg orchestra. He
earned the nickname “Bop” for his performance in the bebop genre. In 1954,
Johansen moved to Sweden and collaborated with musicians including Arne
Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Georg Riedel, and Jan Johansson. Johansen performed on
the recordings Swinging in Sweden (1957), Quincy's Home Again (1958), and Jazz
at the Pawnshop (1977). In 1973, Johansen founded...
Over the RainbowArne Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Lars Erstrand, Georg Riedel and Egil Johansen
Sabra
7:16
How High the MoonArne Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Lars Erstrand, Georg Riedel and Egil Johansen
Come Listen with Me
6:28
Jeepers CreepersArne Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Lars Erstrand, Georg Riedel and Egil Johansen
Two of a Kind
5:07
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Arne Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Lars Erstrand, Georg Riedel and Egil Johansen
Jazz Under the Stars
3:11
Exactly Like YouArne Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Lars Erstrand, Georg Riedel and Egil Johansen
Jazz at the Pawnshop 2
6:04
Lady Be GoodArne Domnérus, Bengt Hallberg, Lars Erstrand, Georg Riedel and Egil Johansen
Arne Domnerus Quartet and Orchestra
9:14
