Django Collective Helsinki is a group of professional musicians who have been through a lot. Aki Hauru The band led by has been enlivening Helsinki's cultural life for over ten years with its rootsy and good-natured with gypsy swing From the 1920s-50s Django Reinhardt ja Stéphane Grappelli style. The group also performs their own compositions, in which tradition is refreshingly mixed with later jazzy In addition to its reputation, the band has purposefully created a new, open and positive urban culture of live music.
The debut album, released in March 2020 just on the eve of the pandemic, was a critical success:
“The impeccably dynamic swing holds its own impeccably and the virtuosity is very comfortably aligned with a set of well-researched standards.” – Asko Alanen, Soundi ★★★★
“The band works with a ten-piece setup and the sound is completely enjoyable.” – Pentti Ronkanen, Suomijazz ★★★★
“A top ten album!” Antti Kettunen, Folk Music Magazine
"Sensually great harmonization and Django-like soulfulness." Osku Rajala, Jazzrytmit
The band also performs if necessary. as a quartet and trioNumerous famous guests have also always been a strong part of the band's activities, including: Sami Saari, Pepe Willberg, MA Numminen, Marjo Leinonen, Johanna Iivanainen, Aili Ikonen.
