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.