Three distinctive voices from the Finnish improvised and contemporary music scene come together for a special evening at El Fant Café & Bar.

Olavi Louhivuori — drums
Harri Sjöström — saxophone
Jukka Kääriäinen — guitar

Olavi Louhivuori is a Helsinki-based drummer, composer and improviser whose work moves across contemporary jazz and improvised music. He has performed internationally both as a bandleader and solo drummer, and is known for his work with ensembles including Oddarrang, Ilmiliekki Quartet, Joona Toivanen Trio, Linda Fredriksson Juniper, Alexi Tuomarila Trio and Superposition.

Harri Sjöström is a renowned improvisational musician who has worked extensively across Europe. He has been involved in ensembles including Move-quintet, ECIO and Quintet Moderne, and collaborated with musicians such as Evan Parker and Philipp Wachsmann. From 1990 to 2016, Sjöström collaborated with Cecil Taylor.

Jukka Kääriäinen is a Helsinki-based musician and sound artist working in experimental, improvised and contemporary music. He is an active performer in the Finnish scene and has collaborated with musicians including Kalle Kalima, Mikko Innanen, Rieko Okuda and Camila Nebbia.

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