The 36th joint production tour by the Finnish Jazz Federation and Vapaat Äänet agency in September-October 2024 will bring together saxophonist Pauli Lyytinen’s solo project and the Jacky Molard & François Corneloup Quartet. This Finnish-French journey through the worlds of jazz and world music will reach Seinäjoki, Raahe, Kajaani, Oulu, and Espoo. In addition, Pauli Lyytinen will perform solo in eight other locations in Finland, while the Jacky Molard & François Corneloup Quartet will independently perform in Kalajoki.
In his solo project, saxophonist Pauli Lyytinen pushes his instrument to its limits. In his hands, the saxophone becomes a bass, a harmonic instrument, and a solo instrument – often also a rhythmic element. Lyytinen conjures entire musical worlds, sometimes enhanced with effects, sometimes purely acoustic. The creation of his new album has been a lengthy process, during which he has, for instance, recorded the songs of swans and nightingales and played alongside the birds. Lyytinen is a versatile musician and composer, operating particularly in the realms of jazz, experimental, electroacoustic, and contemporary music. His active ensembles include Pauli Lyytinen Solo, Pauli Lyytinen & Niillas Holmberg, Pauli Lyytinen Rabbit Hole, Magnetia Orkesteri, Elifantree, and Sole Azul.
“Entre les terres” – “between the lands,” declare violinist Jacky Molard and saxophonist François Corneloup in their new ensemble. Molard is a leading figure in the Breton folk music scene, long advocating for the renewal of tradition. Corneloup is a maverick in the French jazz scene, a respected artisan of improvised music. Both compose colorful pieces for the quartet, which, in addition to them, includes clarinetist Catherine Delaunay and the cello virtuoso Vincent Courtois, known from his many visits to Finland. Delaunay is recognized not only for her improvisational skills but also as a respected interpreter of contemporary music, while Courtois is an active influencer in the creative European music scene through numerous projects. The album Entre les terres was released this spring on the Emouvance label and received enthusiastic feedback from critics.
Pauli Lyytinen – Letho | Korpi
Pauli Lyytinen – tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, live electronics, and mellotron
Jacky Molard & François Corneloup Quartet – Entre les terres
Jacky Molard – violin and compositions
François Corneloup – baritone saxophone and compositions
Catherine Delaunay – clarinet and compositions
Vincent Courtois – cello
Concert Venues and Dates
Pauli Lyytinen Solo
Tue 3.9. at 19:00 Savonlinna, Kulttuurikellari / Olavin Jazz
Wed 4.9. at 19:00 Joensuu, Pakkahuone / Jazzkerho 76 ry
Thu 5.9. at 19:00 Äänekoski, Wille
Wed 18.9. at 19:00 Loviisa, Marilyn / Free Okapi
Tue 24.9. at 20:00 Turku, Mestarinkadun sali
Wed 25.9. at 19:00 Pori, Validi Karkia Club
Thu 26.9. at 18:30 Porvoo, Taidehalli / Porvoo Jazz Festival Opening Concert
Mon 30.9. at 18:00 Siikajoki, library
Pauli Lyytinen Solo + Jacky Molard & François Corneloup Quartet
Sat 28.9. from 16:00 Seinäjoki, Kalevan Navetta / Jazzoikoon! 40th Anniversary Concert
Sun 29.9. at 16:00 Raahe, Kinosalonki Sofia / Rantajatsiklubi
Tue 1.10. at 19:00 Kajaani, Kaukametsä
Wed 2.10. at 19:00 Oulu, Mallassauna / OMJ Jazz & Etno
Thu 3.10. at 19:00 Espoo, Sellosali / Etnosoi! & Vapaat Äänet
Jacky Molard & François Corneloup Quartet
Mon 30.9. at 19:00 Kalajoki, Virtasali
Tour Production: Vapaat Äänet & Finnish Jazz Federation. The tour is supported by AJC, Spedidam, and the French Institute in Finland.
Jazz – heard and seen!
Finnish Jazz Federation’s essential form of operation is national touring. The annual touring activities enable approximately 100 concerts in 40 different locations all over Finland. The concerts mainly take place in their member organizations. Tours include both in-house productions and collaborations with external producers.
Photo: Tero Ahonen