Jazz Finland Live

Rhythm Future Quartet, formed by Olli Soikkeli and Jason Anick, spent the last year by touring the U.S. extensively and their fresh gipsy swing can be enjoyed now on the Finnish soil. On the Finnish tour, the leading pair is joined by Teemu Åkerblom on the double bass and Tomi Kettunen on the guitar.

“RFQ breaks new ground for Gypsy jazz.” – Boston Globe

“Olli Soikkeli, a riveting Finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul that places him among the worthiest current day successors to the legacy of the great Django.” – The Wall Street Journal

“Jason Anick is a rising star of the jazz violin” – Downbeat

Jason Anick – violin
Olli Soikkeli – guitar
Tomi Kettunen – guitar
Teemu Åkerblom – double bass

Django Collective Helsinki has performed actively in a variety of spheres; at jazz festivals, clubs and private parties, and is known for hosting phenomenal jam sessions in Helsinki. The group’s name is, indeed, a signpost: their repertoire consists of old, rootsy and upbeat gypsy swing in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli from the 1930s to 50s. More recently they have started perfoming some original material, too. The group has collaborated with, among others, Antti Sarpila, Paulus Schäfer, Olli Soikkeli, Sami Saari, Raoul Björkenheim, Pentti Lahti and Riku Niemi.

Laura Airola - violin

Aki Hauru - guitar

Kimmo Iltanen - guitar

Tomi Kettunen - guitar

Tero Tuovinen - double bass

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