Jonas Johansen, Lennart Ginman, Thor Madsen - Adventure (2024) [Hi-Res]

Jonas Johansen Adventure Trio, Johansen’s new group, is a guitar trio with music 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 music is jazz with a bit of a “spy” vibe, with a cool groove. A bit spooky, yet relaxed and almost loose “indie rock” sometimes, if not a bolero or a ballad. With this rare combination of melancholy and happiness that you also find in some South American music. Some songs even with a Ray Charles inspired ¾ groove. But all the way – all grooves are born from the melodic material. And all songs reflect a special moment in Johansens traveling life.

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 more than 200 albums, including 16 albums under his own name. Jonas was the drummer in DR Big Band 1990 – 1999, and NHØP Trio 1996-2005. Currently he works with a.o. Copenhagen Jazz Orchestra, Lars Møller in various settings, Rosalia De Souza Quarteto 55° as well as own groups Blanco y Negro, Divisions Trio and Jazz Explorer Trio. 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.

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