Aki Rissanen Trio
The Aki Rissanen Trio is one of Finland’s top, internationally renowned jazz ensembles
The three albums released on British Edition Records (Amorandom, 2016; Another North, 2017 and Art In Motion, 2019) were a tour de force of the trio’s musicianship and an international breakthrough for pianist Aki Rissanen. The material on their most recent album reveals an even greater symbiosis between the members of the trio, whose music has been characterised as unique and ambitious.
The trio’s expression combines different influences from the wide-ranging spectrum of Rissanen’s recording career, from classical lyricism to energetic swing. The members of the trio are equals, each with their own distinctive persona, and their high standard of ensemble play so effectively conveys strong emotions.
Aki Rissanen Trio
- Aki Rissanen, piano
- Antti Lötjönen, bass
- Teppo Mäkynen, drums
Further information: Jenni Latva
The three albums released on British Edition Records (Amorandom, 2016; Another North, 2017 and Art In Motion, 2019) were a tour de force of the trio’s musicianship and an international breakthrough for pianist Aki Rissanen. The material on their most recent album reveals an even greater symbiosis between the members of the trio, whose music has been characterised as unique and ambitious.
The trio’s expression combines different influences from the wide-ranging spectrum of Rissanen’s recording career, from classical lyricism to energetic swing. The members of the trio are equals, each with their own distinctive persona, and their high standard of ensemble play so effectively conveys strong emotions.
Aki Rissanen Trio
- Aki Rissanen, piano
- Antti Lötjönen, bass
- Teppo Mäkynen, drums
Further information: Jenni Latva