Jakob Frímann Magnússon, Jack Magnet Science / Stuðmenn / Composer

Jakob Frímann Magnússon is a musical chameleon, wearing many hats in the Icelandic music scene and beyond. Born in Denmark but raised in Iceland, Jakob co-founded the legendary Icelandic band Stuðmenn back in his high school days, and they’ve been rocking since the 1970s. Jakob also has a solid solo career, dabbling in jazz fusion and collaborating with some big-name American jazz musicians. He also direct films, produces TV shows, and even had a stint as a cultural attaché in London. His latest outfit, Jack Magnet Science, has just released an album after gathering a bunch of talented musicians in an Icelandic studio to jam and see what happens. And when he has a spare hour or two, Jakob is also a member of the Icelandic parliament and has facilitated some fascinating initiatives for musicians.. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Jack Magnet Science’s release – Future Forecast Jakob’s musical upbringing Studying trumpet and the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra Check out some of Stuðmenn’s music An example of Jakob and Stuðmenn’s movie work More info on the 1982 film ‘On Top’ Long John Baldry The amazing Alan Howarth Jakob and Alan in action as The Magnetics On being a primarily self-taught keyboard player Jakob Magnússon – Special Treatment On the origin of the name Jack Magnet Jakob Magnússon – Jack Magnet Eyþór Gunnarsson – interview Eyþór Gunnarsson – Garden Party Ragnhildur Gísladóttir in action DiSA in action with Trentemoller Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now Becoming a cultural attache of the Icelandic embassy in London Being a member of the Althingi (Iceland’s Parliament) Stephens Electronics recording devices Desert Island Discs: Sculpture – DiSA, Gaucho – Steely Dan,