Tuomas Paukku (b. 1984) is a Jyväskylä-based guitarist and composer who moves fluidly between jazz and contemporary art music. He leads the modern jazz quartet Tuomas Paukku Scription, founded in 2016, and the multi-generational Jazz Jkl Collective, while also driving the Jazz Jkl concert series that has raised Jyväskylä's profile as a jazz city. His solo guitar album 'Peaces' was released on Eclipse Music in April 2025.
Paukku released his solo guitar album 'Peaces' on Eclipse Music on 11 April 2025, combining original compositions, jazz standards and art music pieces including Arvo Pärt's 'Für Alina'.
Paukku performed a live solo guitar soundtrack to Eisenstein's silent film 'Battleship Potemkin' at Vanha Pappila in Jyväskylä, as part of the Valon kaupungissa event.
Tuomas Paukku Scription performed at Ravintola Poppari in Jyväskylä on 31 October 2025, with the set drawing mainly from the 2023 album 'Whirls'.
SuomiJazz.com reviewed the October 2025 Scription concert, noting the quartet has matured to elite level.
SuomiJazz.com reviewed 'Peaces', praising Paukku's use of looping and effects to create a multi-layered solo guitar sound.
concert18:00Jyväskylä guitarist Tuomas Paukku performs at monthly guitar evenings at Villa Rana, featuring jazz, classical music and original compositions - free entry.
concert18:30Saarijärvi Jazz Club presents Jazz Jkl Collective with singer Nina Mya, performing jazz classics by Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Laila Kinnunen.
concert18:00Jazz Jkl Collective performs with singer Nina Mya at Hankasalmi Jazz Club. The evening showcases classic jazz standards from Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Laila Kinnunen, with stories about these legendary singers.
concert15:00Jazz Jkl Collective performs in Konnevesi with singer Nina Mya, presenting classics from legendary female jazz voices alongside their stories.