graduate of the NordnorskMusikkonservatorium (1976–79). Johansen recorded with such groups as Erter, Kjøtt og Flesk (1973) and Nordnorsk Visegruppe (1975–1980)
Tromsø, he also chaired the boards of Troms Folkemuseum, the NordnorskMusikkonservatorium and the Sandnessund Bridge Authority. He chaired Troms Liberal
Musikkdidaktikk. Hva? Hvorfor? from 1981. He has worked as rector of NordnorskMusikkonservatorium in Tromsø, and lectured at a Folk High School in Hamar. He was
led by saxophonist Henning Gravrok. He was educated at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium where he became a lecturer. He has played with the Swedish saxophonist