Jazz Finland Live

Tickets 20 €

Drummer Teppo Mäkynen's positive energy and wonderful playing have been enjoyed in Hämeenlinna on many occasions over the past few years. Now, at last, Mäkynen arrives with his very own band, The Stance Brothers, to grace the stage at Suisto.

The Stance Brothers began as a fictional band that gave Teppo Mäkynen the opportunity to experiment with new studio techniques. What would George Duke have done with a Madlib beat? This reverse approach to thinking spawned the highly acclaimed LP 'Kind Soul', which was released in 2007. Now, The Stance Brothers have returned to performing live with a new lineup, following the release of several 7" singles and the 'Duktus' album.

The feel-good music they produce features influences from Brazilian funk to sample-based hip hop. Mäkynen has gathered around him a vibrant and skilled group of the most interesting young generation musicians. In addition to playing, Mäkynen, who also serves as the composer and producer for The Stance Brothers, will surely make the most of Suisto's fantastic setting.

Mäkynen has been selected several times as the best drummer in Jazzrytmit magazine's critics' poll, and was awarded the prestigious Jazz Federation's Yrjö Award in 2007.

Teppo Mäkynen - drums
Mikko Antila - vibraphone
Ilari Mäkelä - keys
Tapio Backlund - bass