Over the last 2 years, Daniel Herskedal, Helge Andreas Norbakken and Eyolf Dale (also on Edition) have defined themselves as one of the most unique and innovative small ensembles in Europe today, bringing together a vast mix of influences from Folk, Jazz, Classical and Arabic music.

‘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.

Jan Garbarek: soprano and tenor sax, synthesizer, sampler, percussion, Rainer Brununghaus: piano, keyboards, Eberhard Weber: bass, Marilyn Mazur: drums, percussion, Jansug Kakhidze: vocal, Bugge Wesseltoft: synthesizer, accordion

Julian Priester: trombone, flute, percussion, synthesizer, Pat Gleeson: synthesizer, Hadley Caliman: flute, sax, bass clarinet, Bayete Umbra Zindiko: piano, clavinet, Nyimbo Henry Franklin: bass, Ndugu Leon Chancler: drums, MguandaDavid Johnson: flute, soprano sax, Kamau Eric Gravatt: drums, conga, Ron McClure: bass, Bill Connors: guitar 

Julia Hülsmann: piano; Marc Muellbauer: bass; Heinrich Köbberling: drums

Milan Svoboda - piano, Milan Krajíc - saxophone, Filip Spálený - bass guitar, Ivan Audes - drums