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Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen
He has studied jazz composition in Helsinki, Paris and Rotterdam and lived for extensive periods in Berlin and London as well. Originally a guitar player, he also plays piano, old Casio-synths and electronics. Dalindèo’s 2013 album “Kallio” won the Emma-award (Finnish Grammy) for “Jazz Album of the Year” and was nominated for the annual Teosto-prize of the Finnish Composers’ Copyright Society.
Valtteri’s approach to music as a composer is comparable to that of a playwright or a painter. He emphasises colour, texture and drama and seeks to create moods and ambiences with his music. A so-called “cinematic” flavour is inherent in his work and audiences without hardly any knowledge of jazz music have been known to enjoy his music. One of his personal goals is to tell stories that speak to everyone in the language of jazz music. He often draws inspiration from places he has travelled or lived in, as in Ricky-Tick Big Band’s debut album (Berlin) or Dalindèo’s album “Kallio” (Helsinki).
He is currently living in Helsinki and Berlin.
Awards
Emma Award (Finnish Grammy) for Best Jazz Album 2014 for Dalindèo's "Kallio". Composed, arranged and produced by Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen.