(c) Veli Kujala 2004
Arttu Takalo (b. 1971) is best known from the fusion jazz-rock band XL as well as the vibraphonist of many rock bands and artists in the Finland - for example Samuli Edelmann, Ismo Alanko, Hector and Mikko Kuustonen. He has also composed for the New Young Chamber Orchestra and UMO big band. Moreover he has written music for several films. Takalo got "The Jazz Musician of the Year" award in 2000 from the Pori Jazz Festival. Helsinki Philharmonic (conducted by John Storgårds) premiered his Saxophone Concerto with Jukka Perko as a soloist in June 2004. He has released two solo cds, "When I Fall" and "Neverstopdreaming".
Discography:
XL:
XLENT 1995
JUKOLA 1998
JETI 1999
LIVEBALLET 2001
SURREAL 2002
VISUAL 2003
Arttu Takalo:
WHEN I FALL 2002
NEVERSTOPDREAMING 2005
Samuli Edelmann: TUHAT YÖTÄ 1995
VAIHEET 1997
GREATEST HITS 1998
KAIKKI TAHTOO 2001
Mikko Kuustonen: SEEPRAN VARJO 1997
PARHAAT 1991-1998 (1998)
ATLANTIS 2000
Ismo Alanko:
HALLANVAARA 2002
Petri Munck:
TOINEN 2005
Aki Sirkesalo:
ENKELEITÄ ONKO HEITÄ
Maija Villkumaa: EI 2003
Husky Rescue: COUNTRY FALLS
2004
Slow Hill:
FENNICA 2005