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Johann Asmundsson
Bass
Born
and raised in Reykjavik Iceland, Johann started playing
the bass in his early teens and at age 16 formed the
group Mezzoforte with three of his friends. Since
Mezzoforte turned up on the international music sceen
in 1983 the band has toured extensively, appearing
in concerts and festivals in 35 contries to date.
Johann is truly the driving force behind the sound
of Mezzoforte and the band’s 12 records provide
an overview of his versatile playing, from his energetic
slap style, to bouncy solid fingerstyle and lyrical
fretless bass.
Johann released his first solo recording, titled So
Low, in 2001
As well as touring and recording with Mezzoforte,
Johann has worked with many of Iceland´s leading
musicians in various styles and he is a regular member
of the backing band for the Reykjavik Gospel Choir.
He is also a faculty member at the Jazz Department
of The Icelandic Musicians Union´s college of
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