Jazz Finland Live

The high priest of Finnish jazz, saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen, brings to TTT-klubi his quartet and a special quest, trumpeter Jukka Eskola.

Eero Koivistonen was the first musician to receive the Finnish Jazz Federation’s Yrjö Prize in 1967. While Koivistoinen was studying music at the Berklee School of Music and working with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Gil Evans, Jack DeJohnette, Randy Brecker and John Scofield, new trends of American jazz first arrived in Finland.

Koivistoinen is known from giving preference to rhythm in his style, and for instance his jazz fusion album Wahoo! (Eero Koivistoinen Music Society) that nods at funk remains a wanted item among collectors. A long collaboration with African musicians has also had a strong impact on his playing. As a composer, Koivistoinen is one of the most performed composers and one of the rare jazzers whose pieces symphony orchestras have included in their programme.

On the piano, Koivistoinen has Alexi Tuomarila – also the choice of the legendary Tomasz Stanko on his tours in Europe and United States. The rhythm section consists of bassist Jori Huhtala and drummer Jussi Lehtonen. Eero Koivistoinen Quartet will release a brand new album just before their concert TTT-klubi, so we are surely in for some new numbers.
An interesting addition to the crew will be the hot trumpeter Jukka Eskola, who holds a similar pioneer’s status within his generation. Eskola has been rewarded with Sony Jazz Award and selected as the Pori Jazz Young Artist of the Year. One of the cornerstones of the Helsinki scene, Eskola has been a strong presence in such groups as NuSpirit Helsinki, The Five Corners Quintet, Teddy Rok Seven, Jo Stance and Ricky-Tick Big Band.

Not long ago, in November 2014, Koivistoinen and Eskola embarked on their tour in Japan, and now these heavyweights of Finnish jazz will play side by side in Tampere!

Showtime at 10:00PM doors at 9:30PM.
Tickets 15/10 €