Aki Rissanen Hyperreal

Helsinki, Stockholm, Lyon and Istanbul – the music of new band Aki Rissanen Hyperreal comes from many places.

Today, Aki Rissanen, who is most active in France, and Verneri Pohjola, one of the most influential trumpeters in Europe, have a long history in music and have often performed together. Rissanen has also played as a duo with Swedish-Turkish drummer Robert Ikiz, known for being a member of trumpeter Nils Langren's band.

In this new line-up, the two duos combine into a trio that mixes shameless Nordic jazz expression, Middle Eastern musical instruments and rhythms, electronica, and early 90s breakbeats in their music.

Ensemble:
Aki Rissanen, keyboards, compositions
Verneri Pohjola, trumpet
Robert Ikiz, drums