Jazz Finland Live

MIR is an acronym for Monniot, Ithursarry and Roy ; a word which in Russian language means “World” as well as “Peace”. In communion with these trio partners, the French saxophonist Christophe Monniot sounds more lyrical than ever and he continues to develop the potential of his lush artistry. The influences on Station MIR range from “ball musette” to Ligeti, via Duke Ellington. Nothing is excluded, certainly not popular music. The trio was created at the Grenoble Jazz Festival in April 2010 and published its first album in December 2012 on Le Triton –record label.

Christophe Monniot > sopranino, alto and baritone saxophones
Didier Ithursarry > accordion
Guillaume Roy > viola

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The Finnish-Swedish quintet was formed in 2009 when the leader, guitarist Paukku moved form Jyväskylä to Stockholm. Paukku’s Scandinavian jazz explores darker and lighter shades and aims to be approachable, yet maintain the quality of his art on the highest level.

Tuomas Paukku, guitar
Johan Christoffersson, saxophones
Peter Knudsen, piano
Emil Eriksson, bass
Konrad Agnas, drums

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