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.

John Interviews Charles Thomson, a journalist from Great Britain. Charles has won accolades for his investigative journalism, feature-writing, court reporting and campaigning. John and Charles discuss the Leaving Neverland film. John also explains why Tiger Wood is referred to as the man who broke daddy's heart around the Ziegler house on this Master's weekend

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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.