‘Pekka’ is the new, epochal album in Finnish trumpeter/composer Verneri Pohjola’s already illustrious and prolific career. An album that promises to be a defining moment in Finnish culture, Pekka reinterprets the music of Verneri’s late father Pekka Pohjola, the internationally acclaimed and revered prog-rock bassist and composer, through the prism of his son’s unique vision. Due for release worldwide on 2 June 2017, Pekka is one of the most anticipated albums to emerge from the Finnish progressive, rock and jazz scenes for some time. Seeking to combine Pekka’s music, adored in Finland and internationally during the last four decades, with Verneri’s powerful sense of music making, ‘Pekka’ is an album that will excite, inspire and move many fans across borders, generations and genres.

Jakob Bro: guitar; Arve Henriksen: trumpet; Jorge Rossy: drums

Anja Lechner: violoncello; François Couturier: piano

Keith Jarrett: piano

Dino Saluzzi: bandoneon

Elina Duni: voice; Rob Luft: guitar; Matthieu Michel: flugelhorn; Fred Thomas: piano, drums

Joe Lovano: tenor and soprano saxophones, tarogato, gongs; Marilyn Crispell: piano; Carmen Castaldi: drums