🎸 Riitta Paakki Quartet

About

Riitta Paakki Quartet is a Finnish jazz quartet formed in 2013, playing original music composed by pianist Riitta Paakki. The group features Manuel Dunkel on saxophone, Antti Lötjönen on bass and Joonas Riippa on drums. Their sound ranges from bebop-influenced uptempo pieces to more contemplative, atmospheric compositions. The album Piste (2020) was nominated for the Emma Award for jazz album of the year, followed by Väri in 2023.