Tickets: €10 (door only)
Doors 8pm, show begins at 8.30pm.
Verneri Pohjola: Monkey Mind
Trumpeter-composer Verneri Pohjola will release his long-awaited new album "Monkey Mind" in November 2023. The name of the album refers to the uneasiness or restlessness of the mind. "When the mind is burdened with chaos and excessive stress, everything feels chaotic. The mind is filled with doubt about your own sufficiency, worthiness or ability. With the songs on the album, I have especially tried to face my own monkey mind and greet it kindly," says Pohjola.
The new record also brings with it a new kind of lightness. Pohjola has composed new songs regardless of whether they are "jazz" enough or "new" enough. He simply wanted to enjoy making music on his own again.
Pohjola got a real dream group for his album, each member of which is top class in Europe, both in terms of their own careers and musically.
"I was finally brave enough to ask exactly the musicians I truly wanted to join this. I have enjoyed British pianist and organist Kit Downes' playing since the first time I heard it. Kit's playing sounds effortless, is easy to understand, but it’s, deep, sensitive and wonderfully abstract at the same time. I had a strong feeling that I would like to have him on this album. The entire personality of Danish-born bassist Jasper Høiby radiates bright, positive energy, and he invests in band work with a particularly admirable dedication. When I thought about these two musicians in the same band, Olavi Louhivuori automatically came to mind as the drummer. Olavi’s musical and human presence is pure gold. We have been playing together in various formations since 2001," Pohjola describes.
“I also had had the idea for a while to work on music with an artistic producer. For this music Tuomo Prättälä was absolutely number one guy for this. He knows me and my music very well and wanted to have his wide perspective to help me get the most out of these tunes, not just as a jazz album, but as an inventive and imaginative venture in music. He’ll will most likely be joining us live as well”, says Pohjola.
Known for his innovative style and dynamic playing, Verneri blends traditional and modern elements to create a sound that is both unique and captivating. He has received numerous accolades for his albums and electrifying live performances, earning him a reputation as one of the most talented jazz musicians of his generation. His new album will be released on Edition Records on 3rd November 2023.
LINE-UP Verneri Pohjola, trumpet and effects Tuomo Prättälä, piano Jasper Høiby, double bass Olavi Louhivuori, drums
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