Seppo Kantonen trio

Seppo Kantonen: piano, compositions
Antti Lötjönen: double bass
Markku Ounaskari: drums

Seppo Kantonen Trio marks the pianist’s return to the traditional piano-bass-drums format. The trio has been rehearsing regularly since the beginning of 2023 and will continue to do so. The group toured extensively in Finland during January-February and September-November 2024.

“The ensemble began rehearsing my new compositions at the start of 2023. The band’s expressive language is relatively free but rooted in composed material. I feel that only recently have I found the blend of consonances and dissonances that I truly like. The mood of my pieces is enhanced by Markku Ounaskari’s beautiful drum sound and Antti Lötjönen’s rhythmically strong bass playing, with both musicians being highly sensitive and quick to react to new situations. Overall, I think the trio’s pursuit of clear expression is the most defining characteristic of our music.”
– Seppo Kantonen

The group’s repertoire has continuously expanded with Seppo’s new compositions, and many more new pieces are on the way.

Photo: Seppo Kantonen trio at Malmitalo 241119, Sakari Puhakka

The concert is supported by City of Helsinki, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.