Jóhann Hjörleifsson is one of the most in-demand drummers in Iceland. He keeps busy working with leading artists in both the pop & jazz circuits and in between. He is a first-call session drummer for recording and live concert work, and his playing can be heard on countless albums to date.
Johann played drums in Iceland’s super popular group Salin hans Jons mins and has worked with numerous others like; Stefan Hilmarsson, Bjorgvin Halldorsson, Emiliana Torrini, Eyjolfur Kristjansson, The Reykjavik Big Band, Robben Ford, Maria Schneider, Fridrik Omar, Bob Mintzer, Studmenn, Larry Coryell, Magnus Kjartansson, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, The New York Voices and Bruce Kulick, to name a few. Johann has also performed on countless TV shows and well known musicals like; Mamma Mia, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar and Little Shop of Horrors.