Jazz Finland Live

Pauli Lyytinen – sax, comp, Verneri Pohjola – trp, Eero Tikkanen – db, Mika Kallio – dr

Dark, rugged, earthly. If saxophonist Pauli Lyytinen’s new group were a wine, it might not be to everyone’s taste at first sip. But let it linger and its contrasting and complementary sonic elements will start to tingle on your tongue. Warm, rounded, even lush. Intriguing, mysterious, addictive. The aftertaste will make your heart yearn for more. Thank heavens; Magnetia’s debut will come out Finnish label Eclipse Music this summer. 

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Riitta Paakki – p, Manuel Dunkel – sax, Antti Lötjönen – b, Joonas Riippa – dr

Riitta Paakki Quartet is a jolly and swinging group that plays their leader’s compositions with the sure-handed ease of mature talent. With drummer Joonas Riippa and bassist Antti Lötjönen on the comp and the sophisticated Manuel Dunkel on the sax, this band brims with taste and technique. DMA Paakki’s lively, bubbly pianism is filled with the joy of music. 

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