Thiis title track from Hit It! album by Teemu Viinikainen Trio. It's fast blues and name came from my friend Jorgos who is incredible jazz pianist and organ player.

Hit It!

Free improvisation based on guitar part! Joonas and Mikael haven't heard the part before we recorded it so here's fresh reaction from them. Enjoy!!

Return part I

Inspired by the movie, Birdman! I wanted to create something urgent with fast movement. Like having too much coffee in your brain and you are bursting with ideas and thoughts. Maybe it should be called Coffee Overdose...

Birdman

JS, dedicated to one of my best teachers, Jarmo Savolainen. He was great pianist with incredible harmonies and melodies and I studied with him many years and also played concerts. He always surprised me with his creativity on piano.

Laavu by Teemu Viinikanen Trio featuring Ville Herrala on bass and Mika Kallio on drums. Tune is from Nyt! -cd released by Prophone / Naxos

Laavu / Teemu Viinikainen Trio

Valse by Teemu Viinikainen. Performed by KVR featuring Jussi Kannaste sax, Teemu Viinikainen gtr and Joonas Riippa drs. This track is from new CD called Kannaste, Viinikainen, Riippa. Released by Jaskaa record company and CD can be purchased from iTunes and Digelius Music among other places.

Valse by KVR (Kannaste-Viinikainen-Riippa)

Teemu Viinikainen, jazz guitarist from Helsinki, Finland.

Even though spirit, virtuosity and powerful interpretive skills are undeniable in the music of guitarist Teemu Viinikainen (born 1975), more than anything the listener is struck by his strong presence and sensitivity. These qualities, together with Viinikainen’s unique ability to make different ensembles flourish musically, have made him the most sought–after jazz guitarist in Finland. Viinikainen, with his identifiably clear and cool sound, has played with several prominent international musicians over the years, such as Joe Levano, Randy Brecker and Vince Mendoza.

Focusing on what is relevant and recognizing one’s own limits have become Viinikainen’s true strengths. These and his other unparalleled musical skills have enabled him to trust in the moment and go with the flow of the music, without fear of whorls or eddies. The sound environment of Viinikainen’s music is pleasing to the ear and uplifting for the soul.