Photo by Alisa Javits. Dresses by Camilla Mikama.

Kokko Quartet

The Helsinki-based Kokko Quartet seasons their brand of Scandinavian jazz with flavours from Indian, Arabic and Cuban music traditions. The group performs compositions penned by pianist Johanna Pitkänen, saxophonist Kaisa Siirala and bassist Timo Tuppurainen. Together with drummer Risto Takala, these four musicians share an interest in free expression, jazz and world music. Intuitively, they move through the music with a spirit of great freedom in their interplay. The group has released three albums, Like a River (2013), Orient Express (2016) and Broken Dream (2022).

Kaisa Siirala - saxophones, flute, bansuri flute
Johanna Pitkänen - piano and keys
Timo Tuppurainen - bass
Risto Takala - drums

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