Arnstein Johansen (June 19, 1925 – September 26, 2013) was a Norwegian accordionist that played jazz and old-fashioned dances.
[1][2] He studied under Ottar E. Akre, Thorleif Ekren, and Gunnar Sønstevold, and also at the Norwegian Academy of Music.
[2] He also played with Sverre Cornelius Lund and participated in releases with Alf Prøysen and others.
Johansen composed well-known pieces such as "Cornelli polka," "Vals in C" (Waltz in C), and "Førdeminner" (Memories of Førde).
Johansen died at the age of 88 and was laid to rest at the church in Haslum in Bærum, Norway.