Jan Johansson - en liten film om en stor konstnär (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 29 mins · Swedish

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Starring

Tom Alandh, Maj Knutsson, Jan Johansson, Jan Allan, Georg Riedel, Ernestine Anderson

This film explores the life and career of the renowned Swedish pianist and jazz musician Jan Johansson (1931-1968). It charts his journey from studying classical masters like Schubert, Mozart, and Hayden, to his groundbreaking fusion of jazz and Swedish folk music. Johansson’s innovative approach, particularly evident in his influential album “Jazz på svenska,” helped redefine Northern European music and secure his place as a celebrated artist.