JUKKA HAAVISTO - LÖYLY SYNDICATE

Nordic Fusion. Finno-Ugric Melodies. Modern Electric Rituals.

 

JUKKA HAAVISTO - LÖYLY SYNDICATE is the new international ensemble led by Finnish bassist and composer Jukka Haavisto. The group blends Finno-Ugric melodic roots, Nordic jazz atmospheres and the electric pulse of contemporary fusion into a sound world that is both ancient and forward-looking.

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The name “löyly” - the rising steam and spirit of the Finnish sauna - captures the heart of the project: transformation, intensity and the deep, breathing warmth of northern culture.

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Haavisto’s signature voice on the fretless electric bass, where melody, harmony and rhythm flow as a single instrument, forms the core of the group’s sound. Around it, the band builds a rich, dynamic and cinematic sonic landscape.

 

The Ensemble

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Jukka Haavisto - fretless electric bass, compositions, artistic direction.
A distinctive Nordic voice in modern jazz fusion, Haavisto blends harmonics-based melodic phrasing, rhythmic inventiveness and narrative composition into a unique electric sound.

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Anssi Tirkkonen - drums.
One of Finland’s most exciting jazz drummers of his generation. Tirkkonen combines precision, deep groove and tonal sensitivity with a broad background in contemporary jazz and improvisation.

 

Ville-Veikko Airaniemi - guitar.
A versatile guitarist moving effortlessly between jazz, rock, pop and world-music influences. Airaniemi’s playing brings color, depth and texture, ranging from expressive melodic lines to atmospheric sound design.

 

Vili Itäpelto - keyboards.
A sought-after Finnish pianist/keyboardist whose sound blends lyrical Nordic harmony, modern jazz vocabulary and electronic texture. Itäpelto creates the harmonic and spatial architecture of the group.

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Together the quartet forms a modern northern fusion ensemble characterized by interplay, dynamic range, evolving textures and fearless improvisation.

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Juniper Path – New Album (2026)

JUKKA HAAVISTO - LÖYLY SYNDICATE ’s debut album Juniper Path will be released internationally in October–November 2026.

The album draws inspiration from:
• Finno-Ugric melodic tradition
• Nordic landscapes and poetic stillness
• American jazz fusion harmony and rhythmic innovation
• Haavisto’s unique harmonic and bass-melodic language

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Supported by a major grant from the Alfred Kordelin Foundation, Juniper Path marks the beginning of JUKKA HAAVISTO - LÖYLY SYNDICATE ’s international touring and artistic development.

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JUKKA HAAVISTO - LÖYLY SYNCIDATE  is known for:

• electric bass-driven melodic storytelling

• rhythmic complexity with warmth and groove

• cinematic Nordic textures

• improvisation that balances detail and freedom

• a distinct northern identity rooted in Finnish culture

 

The result is a sound that feels both intimate and expansive—what the group calls “Nordic fusion rituals.”