Arnstein Johansen

Arnstein Johansen (June 19, 1925 – September 26, 2013) was a Norwegian accordionist that played jazz and old-fashioned dances. He became well-known through his recordings and his international collaboration.

Life Johansen was born in Fredrikstad. He studied under Ottar E. Akre, Thorleif Ekren, and Gunnar Sønstevold, and also at the Norwegian Academy of Music. After the Second World War, he played in a duet with Rolf Andersen, and then spent time in the United States, playing with Pietro Frosini, Guido Deiro, and Anthony Galla-Rini.

Discography With Sverre Cornelius Lund Spell og dans (1975) I ring og feiende sving (1976)

Solo albums Fagre Stryn (1963) Arnstein Johansens freskeste (1977) Don't Blame Me (1979) Arnstein Johansen Evergreens (1995) Arnstein Johansen Evergreens 2 (1996) Crazy Rhythm (1998) Out of Nowhere – Evergreens (2000) Too Late Now (2001)

Other releases Various artists: Ønskekassetten (1986)

Awards 1996: Vågå Award (Vågåfatet), shared with Sverre Cornelius Lund 2006: Albin Hagström Memorial Award