Heerman-Sandås-Rantala: FREVO!
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Latin jazz with a tango nuevo twist.
Antti Heerman, violin
Henrik Sandås, bandoneon
Olli Rantala, contrabass
Heerman-Sandås-Rantala is a new, unique Finnish chamber jazz trio that takes its listeners on a fast-paced musical journey to the magical depths of latin jazz and tango nuevo, in the footsteps of e.g. Egberto Gismonti, Dino Saluzzi and Hermeto Pascoal. It will be an evening filled with charmingly colorful, imaginative and expressive music! The group’s repertoire is a mix the members’ own favorite works, re-arranged for this rare ensemble. The musical spectrum is wide, ranging from “Armando’s Rhumba” and “Chorinho” by Chick Corea and Lyle Mays to touching versions of classics such as “Adios Nonino” by Astor Piazzolla and “Alfonsina y el Mar” by Felix Luna and Ariel Ramirez.
”In FREVO!’s chamber music, essential things are a lively swing, a great love of melody, inspired improvisations by three virtuosos, sensitive and emotional overall sound. These three masters are very strong individually, but especially together.”
Pentti Ronkanen, Suomijazz.com, 16.2.2023
Antti Heerman is a unique violinist who belongs to the absolute elite of Finnish jazz and tango violinists. His long career includes a huge number of bands, soloist assignments, tours, recordings and music awards. Many remember Antti from the world famous Otra Vez quintet, of which he is also a founding member. Jazzrytmit magazine chose Heerman as ”jazz violinist of the year” in Finland for four consecutive years 1997–2000. Heerman plays in numerous different ensembles and is a welcomed guest soloist at festivals around the world.
Henrik Sandås is a bandoneon artist whose repertoire goes far beyond Argentine tango and tango nuevo, combining baroque music, new art music and improvisation. He is an original and expressive musician and his musical story telling has aroused appreciation and admiration all over Europe and South America. Sandås plays a beautfully singing ”Doble A” bandoneon built in 1936 by the legendary Alfred Arnold factory.
Olli Rantala is a double bass artist living in Gothenburg, Sweden. Rantala has studied music in Finland, Sweden and the United States, e.g. with Anders Jormin and John Pattitucci. Rantala has performed widely, e.g. with pianist Kari Ikonen’s trio, Tanguedia Quintet and the ethno-fusion ensemble Tsuumi Sound System, as well as in numerous orchestral productions and recordings. His most recent musical collaborations include: John Beasley (USA) Danilo Perez (USA), Vince Mendoza (USA), Frigg (FIN), Göteborg Jazz Orchestra (Swe), Kari Ikonen Trio (FIN), Tsuumi Sound System (FIN), Bohuslän Big Band (SWE) and Jemtlands Salongsorkester (SWE).