Johann Hjorleifsson

Johann Hjorleifsson

Sálin, Reykjavik Big Band, Independent

Johann Hjorleifsson is a professional drummer living in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Johann is one of the most sought after drummers in Iceland and has been since in his late teens. He keeps up a busy schedule playing with leading artists in pop and jazz music, both small and big productions, locally and internationally. Johann is a first call session musician for recordings and can his playing be heard on around 300 albums. Among his projects is the Reykjavik Big band. Johann has held the drum chair there since 1995, recording and doing concerts with international artists like Frank Foster, Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider, Bill Holman, Tim Hagan and The New York Voices.

Johann is a Vic Firth drumsticks, Yamaha Drums, Paiste cymbals and Remo drumhead artist.

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    I think in every performance you do you unlock something that gets you to the next level. Every style, band or venue, you always learn something.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    To listen to music as much as possible, all styles and genres. Then of course listen to other drummers as much as you can.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    I think that the design of the Vic Firth models I use are perfect and the quality of the brand is unmatched. I love the combo of using the 5A Extreme model for some styles and the lighter Modern Jazz Collection 3 stick for other things.

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