Petri "Pope" Puolitaival
saxophonist/ composer/ teacher
Photo: Atte Mäläskä
Profile
biography
Petri "Pope" Puolitaival is an Oulu-born reedsman. Known for his robust, noticeably bop-influenced playing, he leads his own group, Pope Puolitaival United, and plays in a number of defining Finnish groups of the 2010s, including Dalindèo, Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet, Ricky-Tick Big Band and Nina Mya's band.
Own albums
| Name | Released | Label | |
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Northern Resonance | 2019 | Flame Jazz Records |