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Mikko Pellinen
As a composer his main focus is on his own group Mikko Pellinen Mini Big Band. Pellinen has also composed and arranged music for other jazz groups, theater, short movies and dance performances. Besides composing and arranging work Pellinen is also known as an versatile musician and conductor. Playing both electric and double bass he has performed with a broad range of different acts in Finland and abroad. His past and present work includes collaboration with jazz groups and artists (Maratone Quintet, Herd, Heads & Tales, Tribute to Ella, William Suvanne, Susanna Wahl), world music groups (Värttinä, Arosa Ensemble), orchestras & big bands (Keski-Pohjanmaan kamariorkesteri, Vaasan kaupunginorkesteri, Finnish Junior Allstars Big Band), pop groups (Anu Neuvonen) etc.
Awards
Nokia "Young Talent" award 2007 1st place in Big Band competition at Imatra Big Band Festival 2006
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Mikko Pellinen Mini Big Band Debut Album "Personal" Now Available!
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Michael Ricci
The debut album of the Finnish composer Mikko Pellinen is now available. Personal" is composer-bassist Mikko Pellinen's first album as a leader. His ensemble, the Mini Big Band, features seven top young Finnish jazz musicians and the composer himself playing the double bass. Consisting of four horn players and a rhythm section, the group can achieve a sound similar to the big band but is also elastic enough to create intimate small group interaction. As the name of the album ...
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson