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Norwegian jazz record label founded in Bodø in 2007 by brothers Tore and Roger Johansen.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Inner Ear is a Norwegian record label specializing in jazz, founded in 2007 in Bodø, Norway, by the jazz musicians and brothers Tore Johansen and Roger Johansen. The label was established after their previous label, Gemini Records, ceased operations. According to Johansen, the name "Inner Ear" reflects the idea that all musical creation originates in the minds of the musicians, who hear the music with their "inner ear" before they play it. The label has released a discography of jazz recordings, primarily by Norwegian artists. It operates as an independent private entity and maintains an official website at innerear.no.

History

Inner Ear was founded in 2007 in Bodø, Norway, by the jazz musicians and brothers Tore Johansen and Roger Johansen. The label was created after their previous label, Gemini Records, ceased operations. The name "Inner Ear" was chosen based on the concept that all musical creation originates in the minds of the musicians, who hear the music with their "inner ear" before they play it. Since its founding, Inner Ear has released jazz recordings, primarily by Norwegian artists. The label maintains an official website and a discography.

  • 2007

    Inner Ear record label founded in Bodø, Norway, by Tore Johansen and Roger Johansen.

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Independent Norwegian jazz record label

Product categories. Jazz music recordings · Vinyl records · CDs · Digital downloads

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