Iro Haarla presented her new Iro Haarla Quartet first time at Pori Jazz 2018. Pianist-harpist and composer Haarla’s ensemble consists of saxophonist Juhani Aaltonen, bassist Ulf Krokfors and drummer Markku Ounaskari. Their concert at Porvoo Jazz Festival in September marked the beginning of an extensive tour, which stops in 12 cities around the country over the autumn.
Through abstract and even dissonant harmonies, Haarla always strives for beauty, affectiveness and peace with her music. The integrity and recognisable style are achieved because of the long-time collaboration with each member of the ensemble. On this tour, the ensemble performs new compositions and arrangements from Haarla’s wide repertoire. The last concerts on 30 November and 1 December are performed as a trio without Juhani Aaltonen.
Iro Haarla quartet
Iro Haarla – piano
Juhani Aaltonen – tenor saxophone, flute
Ulf Krokfors – double bass
Markku Ounaskari – drums
Iro Haarla Quartet on tour 30.10.-29.11.
Wed 30.10. at 19 Oulainen, Merkuriussali / Oulaisten Musiikkiviikot*
Tue 19.11. at 19 Helsinki, G-Livelab
Wed 20.11. at 19 Savonlinna, Kulttuurikellari*
Thu 21.11. at 19 Äänekoski, Suolahtisali*
Sat 23.11. at 19 Joensuu, Konservatorio / järj. Jazzkerho -76*
Sun 24.11. at 14 Lieksa, Brahesali / organised by Jazzkerho -76*
Wed 27.11. at 19 Turku, Turun seudun musiikkiopisto*
Thu 28.11. at 19 Tampere, G-Livelab*
Fri 29.11. at 19 Pori, Validi Karkia -klubi*
Iro Haarla trio’s concerts on 30.11. ant 1.12.
Sat 30.11. at 15 Riihimäki, Riihimäen taidemuseo*
Sun 01.12. at 15 Mänttä, Serlachius-museo Gösta
Tour production: Vapaat äänet
* Co-produced with Jazz Finland
Photo: Maarit Kytöharju