Bjørn Johansen (musician)
Bjørn John Johansen (23 May 1940 – 6 May 2002) was a Norwegian jazz musician (baritone, tenor & alto saxophones, clarinet and flute), known from a number of recordings and international cooperation. He has been one of the most influential Norwegian saxophonists of all time and has been the inspiration for a generations of musicians, among them Jan Garbarek.
Bjørn Johansen | |
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| Birth name | Bjørn John Johansen |
| Born | 23 May 1940 Fredrikstad, Østfold |
| Origin | Norway |
| Died | 6 May 2002 (aged 61) Fredrikstad, Østfold |
| Occupation(s) | Saxophonist and composer |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophones (baritone, tenor, alto), clarinet and flute |
| Labels | Poncajazz Records |
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