Olav's Jazz – Antti Lötjönen's Quintet East

Note! The concert starts at 18:00!

Double bassist Antti Lötjönen, who has been cooked in many broths both in the world and in Finland, brings his band to Savonlinna's cultural cellar as part of the release tour of his new album "Circus/Citadel".

The crew is strong. Mikko Innanen, Jussi Kannaste and Verneri Pohjola make up the front row bursting with soloist power. The always creative and personable Joonas Riippa on drums. ALQE, which mainly plays the music of its leader, sails in free, but rhythmic waters. A keen ear will also find echoes in the jazz tradition. We Jazz Records will release the band's second album under the January 2023 tour.

"My band's new album delves even deeper into the   world of free, but rhythmic music. The compositions leave room for great soloists and   communication between the players. Things are not locked in, the music can travel where it wants. The band's   expression does not shy away from risks. Mistakes and gaps are part of music. In fact, a very essential part; imperfection is interesting, it brings humanity and warmth to music. And that's what this time needs."

ALQE's debut album, released in the spring of 2020, garnered widespread praise and e.g. The quintet that shined at Tampere Jazz Happening 2020 proved how intense a live band it is.

"Like Charlie Haden, Antti Lötjönen is a modernist at his core, who never seeks attention - and gets it every time with his recognizable craftsmanship."  - Harri Uusitorppa, Helsingin Sanomat

Tickets: €20/€18https://www.nettilippu.fi/fi/event/oj_2023-1-2-2-2-2and at the door half an hour before the concert. Duration about 2 hours (incl. interval).

https://wejazzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/quintet-east

The event is organized by Olavin Jazz ry, Suruton Festivaali / Nova Records Oy. In cooperation with Savonlinna Kulttuurikellari ry. Tour production: Free voices / The tour is supported by Taike and MES.

Photo: Olli Suutela