EPPO KANTONEN, TATU RÖNKKÖ & JUKKA KÄÄRIÄINEN
@ Toinen Kerros | Nokiantie 2-4, Helsinki
27.02.26 | Concert starts: 7 PM
Tickets: 15/8€
𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣: Contrary to what was previously announced, Pasi Mäkelä unfortunately cannot participate in the next Suhina Klubi. Luckily, pianist Seppo Kantonen (b. 1963), unquestionably one of Finland’s most significant jazz innovators, will be joining us with Tatu Rönkkö and Jukka Kääriäinen on 27th of February.
Kantonen burst onto the forefront of Finnish jazz in 1985, when he was awarded the Yrjö Award by the Finnish Jazz Federation. Since then, he has performed with renowned artists both in Finland and internationally, and his masterful playing has been documented on approx. 200 albums. Kantonen is known for his extraordinary ability to immerse himself in — and move beyond — different musical genres. Whether the context is tradition-conscious jazz, classical music, avant-garde, or rock, the pianist is entirely at home.
Tatu Rönkkö (b. 1983, Kuopio) is a Helsinki-based drummer and percussionist who uses everyday objects, percussion instruments, and electronics in an original and experimental way. Improvisation is present in all aspects of his work, from composition to performance. At present, Rönkkö is primarily focused on his bands Liima and Skalle & Sharon, as well as the duos Raoul Björkenheim & Tatu Rönkkö and the electroacoustic installation KALIMA & RÖNKKÖ GMBH.
Jukka Kääriäinen is a musician focused on experimental music, working with prepared acoustic guitar or electric guitar and effects. He has performed widely across Europe and at international festivals in the UK, Spain, and France.
CREDITS
Top left: Johanna Hjorth
Top right: Teemu Mattsson
Bottom: Jori Larres
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Suhina Klubi: A platform for improvised and experimental music and sound art from Finland and abroad. Supported by: Koneen Säätiö – Kone Foundation