p, voc, 1906-1969 DK, Copenhagen
Singer / Musician / Composer / Arranger of Jazz
Leo "The Lion" Mathisen (10 October 1906 – 16 December 1969) was a Danish jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer and bandleader. He was a leading figure of the thriving Danish scene during the years around World War II—a period which has been labeled the Golden Age of Danish Jazz—and he is considered to be one of most significant and original jazz musicians of his day. Mathisen's main source of inspiration was Fats Waller, both for his piano playing and singing, but the later years of his career saw some Bebop influence. His nickname is a reference to his first name as well as MGM's mascot Leo the Lion. He is also remembered for his characteristic appearance with his flat, centrally parted hair, his thin mustache and, most notably, his fondness for large cigars.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Take It Easy | Leo Mathisen | 2003 | Compil. |
Take It Easy. Vol 1 | Leo Mathisen | 1988 | Compil. |
Danish Jazz Vol. 2 - Leo Mathisen 1944-45 | Leo Mathisen | 1977 | Album |
Take It Easy | Leo Mathisen | 1970 | Compil. |
Meditation / A Wee Bit Of Swing | Thore Ehrlings Orkester / Leo Mathisen | Album | |
Take It Easy / How How | Leo Mathisen | Compil. | |
Den Gyldne Swingtid | Leo Mathisen, Kai Ewans, Peter Rasmussen, Svend Asmussen | Compil. | |
Swingtime | Kai Ewans / Leo Mathisen / Svend Asmussen / Peter Rasmussen | Compil. | |
How-How | Leo Mathisen | Compil. |
Leo Mathisen And His Ciro Club Band Jazz |
Leo Mathisens Band Jazz |
Leo Mathisens Orkester Jazz |
Leo Mathisens Ønskeorkester |