Per Oddvar Johansen (born March 1, 1968 in Oslo) is a Norwegian jazz drummer educated at Trøndelag Music Conservatory, 1989-1992.

He has worked professionally since 1990, and has toured the world in countless different settings. His well-known tastefulness is heard on more than sixty released albums. He has won five Spellemannsprisen (Norwegian Grammy`s), with Vigleik Storaas, Petter Wettre, Hans Mathisen and Solveig Slettahjell.

He is considered one of Norway´s most important jazz-drummers, and currently works with Christian Wallumrød Ensemble, The Source, Vigleik Storaas Trio, Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Orchestra and others.

His playing is influenced by players like: Paul Motian, Edward Vesala, Jon Christensen, Jack De Johnette, Joey Baron, as well as John Bonham, Phil Rudd, Ringo Starr, Neil Peart, Phil Collins, Jerry Marotta.. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.