Biography

With their debut album Introducing, Roope Kantonen 3 presents a fresh new voice in the Finnish jazz landscape.

Introducing takes the listener into a distinctive world where freedom, sensitivity, subtlety, and strong dynamic interplay merge. The trio’s unique sound is built upon the absence of a harmonic instrument and the eccentric timbre of the bass clarinet. The group draws inspiration from both traditional jazz and modern, experimental musical languages. Introducing consists of original compositions by each of the trio’s members, ranging from deep, meditative moments and intense improvisation to rhythmic playfulness.

The band is lead by drummer and composer Roope Kantonen, bass clarinet is played by Max Zenger, while the double bass is handled by Juuso Rinta.

Tracklist

1. An Altered State of Mind
2. A Poetic Closure
3. Dear Amsterdam
4. OPLT
5. Slick and Hideous
6. Synovit
7. Lurifax