Joonas Haavisto Trio celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new program that brings together Haavisto’s compositions from the trio’s five albums. Pianist Joonas Haavisto is joined by double bassist Antti Lötjönen and drummer Joonas Riippa.
Over two decades, the trio has developed a remarkably cohesive sound and achieved wide international recognition, particularly in Japan, where they have completed several concert hall tours and performed at events such as the Tokyo Jazz Festival. In June 2022, the trio embarked on its first U.S. tour, appearing at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York as well as at the DC Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C., and Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Haavisto’s compositions balance beautiful melodies, expansive structures, and freer passages, drawing influences not only from jazz tradition but also from classical music and hip-hop. Their distinctive approach to the classic jazz trio format combines confident simplicity with the freshness of Scandinavian jazz, where interaction between the musicians plays a vital role.
“Joonas Haavisto is one of the most talented pianists of his generation.” – Der Spiegel
“World-class trio from Europe.” – Jazz Perspective
“A supreme Nordic piano trio album.” – Jazz Critiques Magazine
Photo: Jari Kivelä
The concert is supported by City of Helsinki, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.
Hakasalmen huvila • Mannerheimintie 13 B, 00100 Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
