Per Oddvar Johansen is a Norwegian Jazz musician (drummer), most recognized for his work with Trygve Seim, Christian Wallumrød, The Source, Solveig Slettahjell and Vigleik Storaas, but has also been awarded the Spellemannprisen five times.
Johansen with Adam Baldych and Helge Lien Trio at the 2016 Nattjazz.
Johansen in concert in 2018.
Mats Eilertsen and Per Oddvar Johansen at Nattjazz 2016.
Spellemannprisen, often referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards in English, is a Norwegian music award presented to Norwegian musicians. The award was established by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organization that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. First awarded in 1973, the prize honours musicians from the previous year; it is still awarded annually, usually in January or February. The Spellemann committee, composed of members of IFPI Norway and FONO, manages the award and acts as the judge. 21 categories are currently awarded, in addition to other honorary and industry awards the committee may give. In 2020 and 2021, the award show was held digitally due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erik Bye was awarded the first Spellemannprisen for best male artist in 1972.
Ketil Bjørnstad was awarded Spellemannprisen 1974 in the class instrumental album.
Jan Garbarek was awarded the special Spellemannpris 1978.
Dirigent Mariss Jansons was awarded in the classical musikk/contemporary music, as a conductor for Oslo Philharmonic in 1981.
