Trumpet player Verneri Pohjola ranks among the success stories of the young Finnish jazz generation. He recently signed a lengthy deal with the influential German record label ACT, who kicked off 2012 in style by releasing Pohjola’s latest album, “Ancient History”. On the side of the versatile trumpeter the quartet features front-row Finnish musicians, pianist Aki Rissanen, bassist Antti Lötjönen and drummer Joonas Riippa.
Verneri Pohjola Quartet:
Verneri Pohjola (trumpet)
Aki Rissanen (piano)
Joonas Riippa (drums)
Antti Lötjönen (bass)
Tour:
Wed 5.12. Pori, KulttuuriKulma
Thu 6.12. Pietarsaari, O’Leary’s
Fri 7.12. Turku, Café Tiljan
Sat 8.12. Akaa, Akaa Jazz
Sun 9.12. Savonlinna, Wanha Kasino
Wed 12.12. Lappeenranta, Restaurant Kolme Lyhtyä
Thu 13.12. Joensuu, Conservatory
Fri 14.12. Kuopio, Music Center, Jazz Club
Sat 15.12. Raahe, Raahen Hovi
Photo: Teemu Kuusimurto
