Jukka Perko, one of the most prestigious saxophonists in Finland, tours nine cities with his solid partners-in-crime, bassist Antti Lötjönen and drummer Teppo Mäkynen. The dynamic trio’s repertoire comes from their debut album DIzzy, where the saxophonist makes his long-awaited comeback on the American bebop tradition.
Perko’s take on the legendary Dizzy Gillespie’s music is not just a nostalgic history trip, but instead a very personal journey and an incredible story of a small-town farmer’s son making his way to play alongside this world-famous jazz icon. Jukka Perko toured extensively in Gillespie’s band for two years, in 1987 – 1988.
Jukka Perko Tritone was not born just to salute the great Dizzy, but to go beyond a tribute.
”It’s not about what Dizzy’s music means to us. It’s about what new we can add to it, how we can share pieces of our lives through it”, says Perko.
Tour:
Fri 16.3. Tapiola Garden, Espoo
Sun 18.3. Vanhan Paloaseman Baari, Oulu
Mon 19.3. Tornion Musiikkitalo
Wed 21.3. Krapin Paja, Tuusula
Thu 22.3. Poppari, Jyväskylä
Fri 23.3. Joensuun konservatorio
Sat 24.3. Ravintola Raatihuone, Iisalmi
Sun 25.3. Ravintola Wanha Kasino, Savonlinna
Mon 26.3. Ravintola Kairo, Kotka
Jukka Perko Tritone
Jukka Perko, saxophone
Antti Lötjönen, bass
Teppo Mäkynen, drums
The tour is supported by Jazz Finland, and produced by Raitala Music.