Pauli Lyytinen is a saxophonist and composer originally from Kuopio, who operates primarily in the realms of jazz, experimental, electro-acoustic, and contemporary music. Over his 20-year career, Lyytinen has made an impact not only in Helsinki but also in São Paulo, Gothenburg, and Århus. He has released over 25 albums with his own ensembles and performed concerts in over 30 countries worldwide.

In his recent solo project, Lyytinen pushes his instrument to its limits, creating musical worlds, sometimes enhanced with effects, sometimes entirely acoustic. Lyytinen is set to release his second solo album on the We Jazz label in early 2024. The creation of the new album has been a long process during which Lyytinen has, among other things, played and recorded with singing swans and nightingales in nature.

Some of Lyytinen's other active ensembles include Pauli Lyytinen & Niillas Holmberg, Pauli Lyytinen Rabbit Hole, Magnetia Orkesteri, Elifantree, and Sole Azul.