Led by bassist Joachim Florentin, Designers is a new band born in France, whose minimalist but rich sound is built by the collaboration of three equally strong, creatively improvising artists. Florentin is accompanied by pianist Aki Rissanen and Australian drummer Will Guthrie. We Jazz releases the band's debut album and invites them to perform at the We Jazz 2022 festival on December 1. Vapaat äänet organizes a tour for the trio around this concert in Helsinki. The Designers trio will be heard in Loimaa on November 29, Seinäjoki on November 30, Rajamäki on December 4 and in Turku on December 5.
Joachim Florent has already become known in Finland in 2015. He toured Finland with the bands L'imperial Quartet and L'imperial Orphéon. Just recently, he was heard with Aki Rissanen in the ensemble GRIO, which captivated the audience at Tampere Jazz Happening 2022.
Pianist Aki Rissanen has focused on his international career in recent years and currently divides his time between Finland and France. He has released five albums under his own name on the British Edition Records. Drummer Will Guthrie moved from Australia to France 16 years ago and is active in the French improvised music scene. He is known for his creative solo performances and leads his own gamelan group Nist Nah.
Designers (FIN-AUS-FR)
Aki Rissanen piano
Will Guthrie drums
Joachim Florent double bass, compositions
Designers album from We Jazz Records
https://wejazzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/designers
https://www.stellarmusic.org/designers
(en français)
Designers in Finland 29.11.-5.12.
Tue 29.11. at 19 Loimaa, Taidetalo
Wed 30.11. at 19 Seinäjoki, Kalevan Navetta Hugo-Sali / Jazzoikoon
Thu 1.12. at 19 Helsinki, G Livelab / We Jazz 2022
Fri 2.12. at 12 Salon lukio/ Salojazz
Sun 4.12. at 18 Rajamäki / home concert
Mon 5.12. at 19 Turku, Mestarinkatu concert hall
Tour production: Stellar Music
Tour booking and management: Vapaat äänet
Tour support: Institut Français, Spedidam
Photo: David Gallard