The Olding/Kannaste Four is a formation founded in Paris, France by Swedish guitarist Hans Olding and Finnish saxophone player Jussi Kannaste during common studies at the Paris Superior Conservatory of Music (CNSMDP) in 2001. They had a common wish to create their own contemporary version of jazz with strong original compositions and a homogeneous group sound as a springboard to further musical excursions.

During the years they co-operated with many great musicians like; Daniel Humair (FRA), Jean-Philippe Viret (FRA), Stefan Pasborg (DK), Karl Jannuska (CAN), Philippe Soirat (FRA), Yoni Zelnik (FRA), Joonas Riippa (FIN), Filip Augustson (SWE), Ville Pynssi (FIN) etc.

They are right now concentrating on working with different Swedish and Finnish rhythm sections to prepare for their ten year anniverary tour in 2012.

The group has recieved support from ‘The Cultural Fund for Sweden and Finland’ for tours in Finland and Sweden.