Here/There (2022)
I Here/There
II Moksha
III Dragonfly Meditation
IV Dragonflies in July
V Melancholia
VI Matkustaja (only available on CD)
VII Endless Joy
VIII Smile
Teemu Kekkonen - Piano
Mikael Saastamoinen - Bass
Roope Kantonen - Drums
All compositions by Teemu Kekkonen, except Matkustaja by Knipi
Recorded December 20-21, 2021 at Kallio-Kuninkala Finland
Recorded & mixed - Mikko Raita
Mastering - Amsterdam Mastering
Production, album art and design by Teemu Kekkonen
Funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation
Grounded by thoughtful composition ‘Here/There’ takes the listener on a series of musical adventures; improvisatory journeys which rise from warm, familiar melodies and subtle lilting grooves and cacophonous trio passages complete with rhythmic interplay and ear-catching effects.
Whilst the music gives more than a passing nod to modern influences like Vijay Iyer, Brad Mehldau and Chick Corea, Kekkonen’s openness to everything from Ravel to pop, gospel and traditional Finnish music provides a highly individual twist on the classic trio format, for an experience that is equally calming and exhilarating. Compatriots Mikael Saastamoinen (bass) and Roope Kantonen (drums) provide just the perfect foundation for these melodic adventures.