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.

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

Wolfgang Muthspiel: guitar
Ambrose Akinmusire: trumpet
Brad Mehldau: piano
Larry Grenadier: double-bass
Brian Blade: drums

David Dorůžka: guitar
Marcel Bárta: saxophones, clarinet, bass clarinet
Aubrey Johnson: vocal
Tomáš Hobzek: drums
Petr Tichý: double bass
Marek Novotný: piano, fender rhodes

Gabriela Vermelho: violin, vocal (special guest)

Jakub Zitko: keyboards, samples, bandleader
Jiří Šimek: guitars, effects
Marcel Bárta: saxes, clarinet, bassclarinet
Pavel Hrubý: tenor sax, clarinet
Oskar Török: trumpet, percussions
Jan Jirucha: trombone, euphonium
Aleš Slavík: bass
Roman Vícha: drums, percussions
Ivan Acher: fonovox, keys, samples, guitar

guests:
Josef Štěpánek: pedal steel guitar
Lukáš Martinek: bass