Adventure Trio, Jonas Johansen’s new group, is a guitar trio with original 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 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 Explore...

Adventure Trio, Jonas Johansen’s new group, is a guitar trio with original 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 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.

Canadian double bassist Graig Earle has been the bassist of choice on both sides of the Atlantic for
many established and emerging jazz greats. Graig combines the clarity and sound of the great jazz
bassists of the 1950s with a modern rhythmic sensibility and approach to group improvisation. He
has performed with artists such as Victor Lewis, Pat Labarbera, Denzal Sinclaire, Ralph Alessi and
Gilad Hekselman. Graig divides his time between Copenhagen, Denmark and New York City.

Jonas Johansen is a true orchestral drummer, with a universal sound developed through 40 years
of top-level performances and close to 200 albums, including 14 albums under his own name.
Jonas was the drummer in DR Big Band 1990 – 1999, and NHØP Trio 1996-2005. He works with
Chris Minh Doky in various settings, Steen Rasmussen, Rosalia De Souza, Lars Møller, Copenhagen
Jazz Orchestra and own groups Blanco y Negro and MOVE. 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....

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