Eero Savela Quartet
4.5.2026 @ 19:00 - 20:30
Villa Hakasalmi
Eero Savela: trumpet
Seppo Kantonen: electric piano
Eero Tikkanen: double bass
Joonas Leppänen: drums
The group performs music by trumpeter and composer Eero Savela, with compositions and the musical framework they offer for collective improvisation at the core. The clear melodies of the pieces give the listener something to hold on to, but the ensemble’s aim is to let go, listen, and take the music in freer directions.
The album Way To, released in August 2025, has attracted attention both in Finland and abroad. The record was nominated for an Indie Awards prize, and BBC Radio 3 presenter Tina Edwards selected it among the best releases of the year.
The quartet brings together musicians with a broad background in Finnish jazz, improvised music, and rhythm-based music. Different generations and artistic perspectives meet in the ensemble, yet the playing emphasises attentive listening and the desire to build the music together. Each musician has a strong individual voice, and it is precisely the combination of these different approaches that forms a central part of the group’s sound.
Photo: Klaus Elfving
The concert is supported by City of Helsinki, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.
