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jaZZanti-konsertti: Kokko Quartet - Orient Express levyjulkkari at Ravintola Laulumiehet

Courtesy of Finnish Jazz Federation | Posted on August 15, 2016

Where

Ravintola Laulumiehet
Hietaniemenkatu 2
Helsinki
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When

Tue, September 20, 2016
12:00

About

Established in 2010 and based in Helsinki, the group plays recognizably Scandinavian jazz but draws influences from Indian and Arabic music as well as Cuban rhythms, thus creating a distinctive overall sound. Kokko Quartet performs songs written by pianist Johanna Pitkänen, saxophone player Kaisa Siirala and bass player Timo Tuppurainen. Together with drummer Risto Takala, these four musicians share an interest in free expression, jazz and world music. Intuitively, they move through the music with a spirit of great freedom in their interplay. The group’s debut album Like a River was released in March 2013. It was well received by both the national and the international press. Kokko Quartet was invited to play a showcase in Jazzahead! 2013 and since then they have played at major jazz festivals including Bohemia Jazz in Czech and Pori Jazz in Finland. In December 2015 they did a large tour of Australia. ...

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