Danish saxophonist, singer and composer Johanna Linnea Jakobsson released her debut album
Alone Together in June 2022, which received rave reviews from critics in and outside Europe –
and not least the title of ‘Best Vocal Jazz’ in the prestigious Japanese jazz magazine Jazz Hihyo’s
‘Jazz Audio Disc Award 2022’.
“The musicality is impeccable, but what impresses me most is the consistent, delicately laid-
back sound and the ability to create music that feels both contemporary and like a loving
greeting to the jazz tradition.” – Dan Backman, Orkesterjournalen (SE)
In November 2023, the EP Some Other Time was released, where she interprets some of her
personal favorites from the standard jazz repertoire. Among her latest projects is the music for
the Emmy-winning Danish TV series One Of The Boys, which premiered on Viaplay in May 2023
– alongside the release of an EP of the same name.
In April...

Danish saxophonist, singer and composer Johanna Linnea Jakobsson released her debut album
Alone Together in June 2022, which received rave reviews from critics in and outside Europe –
and not least the title of ‘Best Vocal Jazz’ in the prestigious Japanese jazz magazine Jazz Hihyo’s
‘Jazz Audio Disc Award 2022’.
“The musicality is impeccable, but what impresses me most is the consistent, delicately laid-
back sound and the ability to create music that feels both contemporary and like a loving
greeting to the jazz tradition.” – Dan Backman, Orkesterjournalen (SE)
In November 2023, the EP Some Other Time was released, where she interprets some of her
personal favorites from the standard jazz repertoire. Among her latest projects is the music for
the Emmy-winning Danish TV series One Of The Boys, which premiered on Viaplay in May 2023
– alongside the release of an EP of the same name.
In April 2025, she released the single Work, which is the first preview of her upcoming album,
which will be released this fall.
"Work" is a beautifully crafted song with a catchy chorus about the quiet struggle of feeling
stuck and hesitant to ask for help. Blending genres like singer/songwriter, folk, and jazz, you
might think of a song inspired by vibes of artists like Norah Jones. It carries both depth and
warmth. "Work" is the first single from an upcoming album, set for release in October 2025 and
it was instantly put in A-rotation on national radio P8 Jazz...

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