I have been making music in different Turku (Finland) area bands since 1981 and I’m still enjoying it. Ever since I discovered multitrack recording, I have also been very keen on recording my / our work.
Instrumental Abilities
- bass (main instrument) – fretted and fretless
- guitar
- keys & sequencing
- percussion & drums
- vocals (mainly harmony)
Other Activities
writing music and lyrics, mainly in English
arranging
recording
mixing
Musical Theory
reasonably good in reading and good in writing music notation
good relative ear
extensive harmonic and chordal knowledge
Stylistical Preferences
funk
soul
fusion
jazz
rock
pop
Band History
Hitmen 2005 –
Jastam Kastam 2004 –
E.N.E. 2003 –
IHO 2002 –
Pennejä taivaasta 2000 <RIP>
Riitala Index 1999 – 2000 <RIP>
Fun Q Two 1994 – 1995 <RIP>
Alaston haave 1990 <RIP>
Oktoplus 1988 –
Lazybonez 1988 –
Southern Backyard 1986 – 1988 <RIP>
India Fall 1983 – 1986 <RIP>
Le Cardinal 1983 – 1986 <RIP>
Nightmare 1981 – 1983 <RIP>
subbing gigs with Heavenly Groove and other bands
Tomo Big Band projects:
2001..2003 – Tomo Goes Groove, funk and rock by Tomo Big Band, Lazybonez and Heavenly Groove musicians
2003 – Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert
2003 – a latin project conducted by Carlos del Puerto