Saxophonist, Composer, Jazz Artist, Educator
NEW (Oct 2022) NEA Jazz Master, saxophonist/composer David Liebman on Pylkkanen & Eric Ineke: Nordic Bop: "Great job, guys! Most of all the s*** is swinging! "
NEA Jazz Master David Liebman on 'Nu Bottega':
"Bro P
A REAL jazz recording—great music my man….band tight…compositions loose and interesting… you sound lyrical and full of fire—congrats!
And one of my favorite pianists—he is great!"
NEA Jazz Master David Liebman on 'Nu Bottega':
"Bro P
A REAL jazz recording—great music my man….band tight…compositions loose and interesting… you sound lyrical and full of fire—congrats!
And one of my favorite pianists—he is great!"
JazzProfile/ Copyright @Steven Cerra:..." It’s interesting that the CD should open with alto saxophonist Gigi Gryce’s Nica's Tempo because in some ways Pekka’s orientation on the instrument brings to mind Gigi’s: both are hard-driving, no-nonsense players with a legacy on the instrument that is straight out of Charlie Parker.
And just when you thought you had a handle of Pekka’s approach, he pulls out his soprano sax and completely surprises you with a totally different orientation characterized by a big, wide sound, a hint of a vibrato, and complex harmonics from Coltrane but yet somehow sounding original to him because of the way he puts them together. This all comes forth so beautifully in Pekka's treatment of the Bill Evans classic waltz, Very Early. "
And just when you thought you had a handle of Pekka’s approach, he pulls out his soprano sax and completely surprises you with a totally different orientation characterized by a big, wide sound, a hint of a vibrato, and complex harmonics from Coltrane but yet somehow sounding original to him because of the way he puts them together. This all comes forth so beautifully in Pekka's treatment of the Bill Evans classic waltz, Very Early. "
Saxophone Master, Composer Bob Mintzer on Nu Bottega:
'I listened to your cd, Pekka and really enjoyed it a lot. Beautiful writing and playing all around. You have a nice sounding group there. Your playing is very lyrical and beautiful. Not always easy to do over more complex music. Bravo!'
August, 2020
'I listened to your cd, Pekka and really enjoyed it a lot. Beautiful writing and playing all around. You have a nice sounding group there. Your playing is very lyrical and beautiful. Not always easy to do over more complex music. Bravo!'
August, 2020
"Bro. Catching up and just listened to your CD 'Listen'. Your sound is KILLING!!! Great work!" Dave Liebman, July 2011
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De""ar Pekka,
" I would like to highly recommend Pekka Pylkkanen for your consideration. He is a world class improviser on the saxophone.. His artistry had a big impact on me the first time I heard him. . it is obvious that Pekka has spent a lifetime of hard work and dedication to have accomplished so much! " Bob Sheppard, Saxophonist, Recording Artist, Professor at USC |
.."in closing, I would rank Mr. Pekka Pylkkanen, in the top five percent of musician/educators I have encountered throughout my twenty plus years of performing and teaching." Dr. Michael J. Rossi, Professor, Jazz Artist, University of Cape Town
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"The music on this CD is simply great, and I am very happy to see and hear that Pekka has grown into the musician that he is today. He’s created compositions with an elegant complexity that showcases his saxophone playing in a unique and personal way. "
Excerpt from liner notes for 'Listen!' by Bob Mintzer, December 2008
Excerpt from liner notes for 'Listen!' by Bob Mintzer, December 2008
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