Sven-Åke Johansson (Mariestad, Sweden, 1943) works as a composer, drummer, accordionist, poet, and visual artist.

Longtime collaborator of the free improv scene in the German sixties with ao Kowald, Brötzmann, Schlippenbach.

He contributed to numerous exhibitions, publications and recordings. Sven-Åke Johansson's 1972 record Schlingerland presents just the man and his drum set, exploring the polyrhythmic possibilities of his kit.

Schlingerland fills a gap in the documentation of '70s European improvisation. At the same time, it retains a surprisingly contemporary sound which reverberates in the ear, mind, and heart of the 21st century listener.

(All About Jazz) Sven-Åke Johansson - drums Recorded 1972 in Stockholm, Schweden Engineered by Göran Freese Coverphoto by Norbert Eisbrenner Cover by SÅJ Remastering Martin Siewert, 2019