Fredrik Olsson

Daniel K Johansson: Follow The River

by Neil Duggan
May 4, 2026

Swedish trombonist Daniel K. Johansson formed his quartet in 2022, bringing together four musicians who had already spent years collaborating in a variety of settings. That shared history is evident in their cohesion on Follow The River, their first release of Johansson's compositions and arrangements. Alongside Johansson are drummer Mattias Puttonen, bassist Robert Erlandsson and guitarist Fredrik Olsson. Their sound sits comfortably within a contemporary swing framework, grounded in the straight-ahead traditions of the 1950s and '60s, with ...