Sonja Virtanen Quartet is a saxophone-led jazz band from Helsinki, Finland, whose debut album of diverse originals leans on strong grooves and intriguing melodies. The band is especially influenced by the hard bop era of the 1950’s.
- Vim and Vigor
- Archangel
- Deer Härra
- Early Bird
- Whitecaps
- Goin’ Somewhere?
- Singularity
- Hornsey Lane Dash
- Magic A
- Terminus
- Ionian Sea
Sonja Virtanen – alto sax
Markus Tiiro – electric and acoustic guitar
Timo Tuppurainen – bass
Kimmo Salminen – drums
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