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JD’S musical upbringing was in Scandinavia where he spent most of his time listening to and being
influenced by artists such as Neil Young, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Sheryl Crow, Richie
Kotzen, John fogerty and The Rolling Stones. Growing up in Copenhagen, Denmark. JD spent his
youth playing in different bands honing his skills playing the festival circuit and numerous concerts
throughout Europe.
In 2008 JD got his first record deal with the band WATT. They were selected by SONY to be used
in an exclusive live DVD of the band in a private performance for promotion of new SONY
technology on disc although at that time the music business was severely hurt by changes in the
way music was distributed and the decline of physical media and with differences in creative
direction within the band made things impossible to continue.
JD followed his dream of working in the music business as a producer which he did for many years
honing his talent as a composer, writer and studio musician.
In 2013 JD his wife Frida and there 3 children, decided to move to not only the capital of Sweden
but also the music capital of the north in Stockholm.
Since relocating JD spends most of his time in the studio writing songs for his new album and
publishing company.
JD plays and records everything himself with the exception of some help on guitar by his good
friend and highly recognized Danish guitarist Noah Rosanes.
In 2017 JD contacted an old friend multiple award winning producer and publisher Paul Milner, this
has resulted in a record and a highly productive collaboration between them
