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A Review of Sunny Side Melodies digi EP in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine
Posted 6-12-2022

A review of Sunny Side Melodies digi EP in Jazzrytmit webmagazine on
December 3, 2022 (reviewer Osku Rajala).


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Jarkko's new digital EP ''Sunny Side Melodies'' is out now!
Posted 3-12-2022

Jarkko's new EP ''Sunny Side Melodies'' is available only on
digital music services (Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music,
Napster, Youtube, Qobuz etc).

The 6 - track EP has these songs:
1. Adventurous Spirit (Jarkko Toivonen)
2. Feelings (Mauricio Alberto Kaisermann - Louis Gaste)
3. Rio Antigo (Natalicio Moreira Lima)
4. Volvere Alguna Vez (Leonardo Schultz - Raul Abramzon)
5. Witchcraft (Cy Coleman)
6. Ebb Tide (Robert Maxwell)

Musicians are:
Jarkko Toivonen - Guitar
Tuure Koski - Electric and Acoustic Bass (on tracks 1, 3, 4, 5)
Mongo Aaltonen - All Percussions (on tracks 1, 3, 4, 5)
Sari Ann - Vocals (on track 4)

The EP was recorded, mixed and mastered at Finnvox Studios
between August 22 - November 15, 2022.

Recording and mixing engineer: Risto Hemmi
Mastering engineer: Pauli Saastamoinen




Luiz Bonfa's Centenary!
Posted 13-10-2022

A masterful Brazilian guitarist - Genio do Violao - Luiz Floriano
Bonfa was born 100 years ago on October 17th, 1922 in Rio de
Janeiro and passed away on January 12th, 2001 in Rio de Janeiro at
the age of 78.

Between 1946 - 1952 he was a member of Quitandinha Serenaders,
a famous vocal group (he was the guitarist and one of the vocalists
of the group). He was also featured on Rio's Radio Nacional
regularly at that time. When he left the group (his replacement was
Joao Gilberto) he started his both artistically and financially
successful career in the early 1950's. Between 1955 - 1996
he did almost 40 solo albums plus numerous collaborations with
many famous artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Eydie
Gorme, Steve Lawrence, Caterina Valente, Stan Getz, Paul Winter,
Don Burrows, Elvis Presley, Quincy Jones, Mary Martin and
George Benson.
He performed on many American TV shows during the 1960's and
1970's including Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, David Frost
Show, Mike Douglas Show, Perry Como Show, Hollywood Palace
with Caterina Valente and Julie Andrews Hour.

He created many guitar techniques and sounds besides being one of
the inventors of the Bossa Nova music. He made the guitar sound
like a small orchestra, playing melody, rhythm and harmony
simultaneously. He was one of the most important ambassadors of
Bossa Nova and Brazilian guitar globally in the 1960's. He was the
first Brazilian artist signed to Verve records by Creed Taylor after
Bossa Nova hit big.

He's been my most important influence for the last 40 years. I
learned so much from him by listening to his records. By listening to
him I didn't only learn to play Brazilian guitar better but also
much about Brazilian musical culture in general.
So far I've recorded 17 of his compositions and always include
many of them in my concert repertoire. Compositions are:
BATUCADA, SAMBOLERO, QUEBRA MAR, UMA PRECE, LUZES DO RIO,
SAMBA DE ORFEU, MANHA DE CARNAVAL, PASSEIO NO RIO,
XANGO, PRELUDIO, ALMOST IN LOVE, NON-STOP TO BRAZIL,
COFFEE BEANS aka GRAO DE CAFE, MENINA FLOR, SAMBA DE DUAS
NOTAS, ADEUS aka OUTRO ADEUS and THE GENTLE RAIN aka
CHUVA DELICADA.
I also dedicated my composition SAMBATIDA to him.

He has influenced many top guitarists like Jose Feliciano, George
Benson, Andy Summers, Ulrik Neumann, Gene Bertoncini, Lee
Ritenour, Carlos Barbosa-Lima and of course was Joao Gilberto's
favourite guitarist.
Other musicians who have mentioned him are for example Mongo
Santamaria, Donald Fagen, Sadao Watanabe, Lalo Schifrin,
Brazilians Eumir Deodato, who was his arranger for many years and
Astrud Gilberto.

His albums ''The Brazilian Scene'', ''Braziliana'', ''Brazil's King of the
Bossa Nova and Guitar'', ''Plays and Sings Bossa Nova'', ''Softly''
aka ''O Violao e O Samba'', ''Brazilian Guitar'' aka ''Alta
Versatilidade'', ''Amor'', ''Black Orpheus Impressions'', ''The New
Face of Bonfa'', ''Introspection'', ''Bonfa/Burrows/Brazil'', ''O
Violao de Luiz Bonfa'' aka ''Solo in Rio'', ''The Gentle Rain
Soundtrack'', ''Jazz Samba Encore'' with Stan Getz (Getz's best
collaboration album) or his performances on original ''Black
Orpheus Soundtrack'' album are one of the greatest musical
achievements of the 20th century!

Majority of my favourite musicians were born between 1915 - 1937
(generations after that fell in love with the harsh sounds of rock
and artificial electronic sounds of fusion which eventually largely
ruined the whole music and record industry) and Bonfa belonged to
this incredibly inventive generation whose heyday was from the
1950's to the 1970's.
Let's celebrate the fabulous or should I say ''BONFABULOSO'' career
of this Brazilian genius!


Sebastiao Tapajos (1942 - 2021)
Posted 4-10-2021

The great Brazilian guitarist and my dear friend Sebastiao Tapajos passed away last Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Santarem, Brazil.
We played together 20 years ago both here in Finland and in Brazil. He was a great musician and a really great person who was very easy to work with.
He was one of the most famous Brazilian guitarists in Europe in the 1970s and 1980s. I heard him for the first time in 1982 when I got one of his albums he made in Germany. He was 79 years old.


Some pictures of Jorge Morel at our house in 1987 in photo gallery
Posted 2-7-2021

Some pictures of Jorge Morel at our house making a delicious barbecue for us in photo gallery. These pictures are taken from old home video.


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Jorge Morel ( 1931 - 2021)
Posted 13-2-2021

The great Argentine-American guitarist-composer Jorge Morel passed away on February 10, 2021 at the age of 89.
I saw him for the first time at the age of 11 in 1980 when he gave his first concert in Finland ( at Kulttuuritalo). I met him personally two years later when he gave the second concert here. I also played for him my arrangements of ''Malaguena'' by Ernesto Lecuona and ''O Barquinho'' by Roberto Menescal.
Every time since then he came to Finland we met and I always played something for him. In 1987 when I started doing my first album ''Sambolero'', I wanted to do my arrangements of his compositions ''Danza Brazileira'' (originally called Calle Real), ''Bossa In Re'' (originally called City Traffic 9 to 5), ''Prelude for Olga'' and his arrangement of Fernando Bustamante's ''Misionera''. After hearing the tape of the album he offered to write the liner notes for the album. You can find the original letter here.
Later I also recorded his ''Jugueteando'' and his arrangements of ''Yellow Bird'' and Pablo Escobar's ''Chopi''.
His original compositions and arrangements of Pop/Jazz classics are superb and very personal.
He played many styles of music: South American folk, Brazilian bossa nova, samba, choro, American classics, Broadway tunes and also classical guitar pieces but always sounding very ''Morelian''.
I especially admire his recordings he did between 1961 - 1968 for Village Gate Records, Decca and RCA.
Along with Bonfa, Gilberto, Nogueira, Sete, Almeida, Powell, Feliciano, Mottola and Indios Tabajaras he was and always will be one of my biggest influences on guitar.
I feel honored to have known him!


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My Top 50 Desert Island Albums
Posted 11-9-2020

Some time ago I decided to make my ''favorite albums list'' and here they are. I wanted to do this partly because many of these masterful musicians and particularly these masterful recordings have been left out on many guitar/brazilian/latin/popular/jazz albums listings. Most of these artists and albums have been my favorites for 25-37 years so they really are my all-time favorites. I wanted to pick as many artists as possible so I decided to pick only one album per artist. There are guitarists, pianists, organists, vocalists, orchestras and some soundtracks. In some cases I have also mentioned the drummer and percussionist of the album simply because they deserve to be mentioned for their masterful work.
Many musicians and music professionals in Finland are totally unaware of these gems.
Many of these albums are from the 1960's which was the greatest period for quality music and brazilian music in particular!


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A review of Satin Beat of Bossa Nova CD in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine
Posted 14-4-2020

A review of Satin Beat of Bossa Nova CD in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine on April 13,2020. (Writer Eero Kallio).


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A review of Satin Beat of Bossa Nova CD in Hufvudstadsbladet
Posted 22-3-2020

A review of ''Satin Beat of Bossa Nova'' CD in Swedish-Finnish newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet on March 18, 2020.


Haastattelu Radio Helsingissä to 23.1, uusinta su 26.1.
Posted 20-1-2020

Jarkko haastattelussa Radio Helsingissä Markus Nordenstrengin kitaraan keskittyvässä ohjelmassa ''Kuusikielinen taivas'' torstaina 23.1. klo 20.00 - 22.00. Ohjelman uusinta sunnuntaina 26.1. klo 19.00 - 21.00. 2 tuntia keskustelua Bossa Nova-kitaristeista ja Jarkon vaikuttajista.
Ohjelman Podcast kuultavissa:
www.radiohelsinki.fi/ohjelma/kuusikielinen-taivas/


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Satin Beat of Bossa Nova - levynjulkistamiskonsertti Malmitalo 7.2.2020
Posted 19-12-2019

Jarkon marraskuussa ilmestyneen kahdennentoista levyn ''Satin Beat of Bossa Nova'' julkistamiskonsertti Malmitalossa (Ala-Malmintori 1, Malmi, 00700 Helsinki) perjantaina 7.2.2020 klo 19.00.
Liput 21,50 Eur (Lippupiste www.lippu.fi ja Malmitalo).

Muusikot:
Jarkko Toivonen - kitara
Sari Ann - laulu
Sami Koskela - rummut & perkussiot
Tuure Koski - basso


Photos from the new CD ''Satin Beat of Bossa Nova'' in photo gallery
Posted 5-11-2019

7 photos from the new CD ''Satin Beat of Bossa Nova'' in photo gallery.


The New CD ''Satin Beat of Bossa Nova'' Is Out Now!
Posted 5-11-2019

Jarkko's new CD ''Satin Beat of Bossa Nova'' is out now!
You can listen the clips from all of the songs.
You can place your order in Paypal system.
Distributor: Texicalli Records
Available on Spotify, ITunes etc. on November 8, 2019.
You can buy or order the CD : Levykauppa Äx, Digelius Music, Specialist Eronen etc.


Joao Gilberto (1931-2019)
Posted 7-7-2019

The creator of Bossa Nova, Joao Gilberto passed away at the age of 88 at his home in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, July 6, 2019.
He created the Bossa Nova guitar style in the mid-50s and recorded it for the first time in 1958.
Between 1956-58 he wrote 3 landmark songs: ''Bim Bom'', ''Ho-Ba-La-La'', and guitar instrumental ''Um Abraco No Bonfa'' (dedicated to his friend Luiz Bonfa)
that marked the beginning of a new era in Brazilian popular music. I recorded them all in the late 80s.
He's been one of my most important influences since the early 80s along with virtuosos Luiz Bonfa and Paulinho Nogueira.

Update: The music for the motion picture Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro) was written by Luiz Bonfa and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Joao Gilberto didn't write the music nor performed on the soundtrack album as some newspapers have claimed.
The guitar solos are played by Luiz Bonfa, the male singer is Agostinho dos Santos accompanied by Roberto Menescal on guitar, the female Singer is Elizete Cardoso accompanied by Luiz Bonfa on guitar.
The famous Bossa Nova concert at Carnegie Hall on November 1962 was not organized by jazz musicians but the owner of the Audio Fidelity Records, Sidney Frey. The real stars of the evening were Joao Gilberto, Luiz Bonfa and Agostinho dos Santos who got rave reviews.
Joao Gilberto released an EP in 1959 performing songs from Black Orpheus (Manha de Carnaval, A Felicidade and O Nosso Amor).


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Jarkko Toivonen 50 years, article in Helsingin Sanomat on April 9,2019
Posted 13-4-2019

Jarkko Toivonen 50 years, article in Helsingin Sanomat on April 9,2019 (in Finnish)


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Jarkko Toivonen - Brasilian uusi aalto 60 vuotta konsertti Vuotalo to 20.9.2018
Posted 23-5-2018

Jarkko Toivonen - Brasilian uusi aalto 60 vuotta konsertti Vuotalo (Mosaiikkitori 2, Vuosaari, Helsinki)
torstai 20.9.2018 klo 19.00
Liput: 18/15 eur (Ennakko: Lippupiste www.lippu.fi)

Jarkko juhlistaa Brasilian merkittävimmän musiikkityylin ''Bossa Novan'' 60-vuotista taivalta.
Bossa Nova eli uusi aalto syntyi virallisesti Rio de Janeirossa 1958 leviten muutamaa vuotta myöhemmin ympäri maailmaa. Se oli yksi 1960-luvun merkittävimmistä musiikillisista ilmiöistä joka uuden rytmin ohella toi nailonkielisen akustisen kitaran populaarimusiikin eturintamaan.

HUOM: Esitys pidetään Vuotalon normaalina konserttina (nouseva katsomo) eikä klubi-iltana kuten aiemmin mainittiin siellä sattuneen väärinkäsityksen vuoksi.

Muusikot:
Jarkko Toivonen - kitara
Sami Koskela - rummut & perkussiot
Tuure Koski - basso


Some old photos from televised concerts and programs in Photo Gallery
Posted 30-11-2017

Some old photos from televised concerts and programs (Euroviisukarsinta 1988, Vuosikertaviihde 1989, Levyraati 1988 and 1991 etc.) added in Photo Gallery.


7 photos from Jarkko's 30th Anniversary Concert at Music Theatre Kapsäkki in Photo Gallery
Posted 9-11-2017

7 photos from Jarkko's 30th Anniversary Gala Concert at Music Theatre Kapsäkki in Photo Gallery.


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Jarkko Toivonen - 30-vuotistaiteilijajuhlakonsertti
Posted 15-6-2017

Jarkko Toivonen - 30-vuotistaiteilijajuhlakonsertti /
30th Career Anniversary Gala Concert!

Keskiviikko 1.11.2017 klo 19.00 Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki (Hämeentie 68, Helsinki) /
Wednesday, 1 November 2017 at 7:00 PM
Music Theatre Kapsäkki.

Liput/Tickets: 26,50/22,50 Eur
Lippupiste (www.lippu.fi)

Muusikot/Musicians:
Jarkko Toivonen - Kitara/Guitar
Sari Ann - Laulu/Vocal
Sami Koskela - Rummut & Perkussiot/Drums & Percussions
Tuure Koski - Basso/Bass


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A review of Carioca CD in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine
Posted 4-1-2017

A review of Carioca CD in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine published on January 3, 2017.


Jarkko's new CD ''Carioca'' is out now!
Posted 4-10-2016

The new CD ''Carioca'' is available now!
You can listen to clips from all of the songs.
You can place your order in Paypal system.


7 new photos from the upcoming CD ''Carioca'' in photo gallery.
Posted 2-10-2016

7 new photos from Jarkko's upcoming CD ''Carioca'' in Photo Gallery.


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Levynjulkistamiskonsertti - Malmitalo 25.10.2016
Posted 11-8-2016

Jarkon syksyllä ilmestyvän yhdennentoista levyn julkistamiskonsertti Malmitalossa (Ala-Malmin tori 1, Malmi, 00700 Helsinki) tiistaina 25.10.2016 klo 19.00.
Liput 15 eur (ennakko: Lippupalvelu sekä Malmitalo).

Muusikot:
Jarkko Toivonen - kitara
Sari Ann - laulu
Tuure Koski - basso
Sami Koskela - perkussiot


Jarkko starts recording his 11th Bossa Nova CD!
Posted 27-3-2016

The recordings start in March and the CD will be out in September. Besides Jarkko's long - time band members percussionist Sami Koskela and Singer Sari Ann, the CD also includes bassist Tuure Koski and the great conductor - arranger Riku Niemi.


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Jarkko Toivonen Brazilian Trip konsertti Kulttuurikeskus Caisa 20.11.2015
Posted 26-9-2015

Jarkko Toivonen Brazilian Trip konsertti Kulttuurikeskus Caisassa (Mikonkatu 17 C/Vuorikatu 14, Kaisaniemi) perjantaina 20.11. 2015 klo 19.00 - 20.15.
Liput 15 Eur (HUOM! Liput vain ovelta klo 18.00 lähtien vain käteismaksulla).

Konsertissa kuullaan materiaalia lähes 30-vuotisen uran varrelta - brasilialaisista ja muista latinalaisamerikkalaisista klassikoista Bossa Nova sovituksiin kansainvälisistä ikivihreistä sävelmistä.

Jarkko Toivonen - kitara
Sami Koskela - perkussiot
Sari Ann - laulu


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Jarkko Toivonen Brazilian Trip konsertti Kanneltalo 7.5. 2015
Posted 25-2-2015

Jarkko Toivonen Brazilian Trip konsertti Kanneltalossa (Klaneettitie 5, Kannelmäki, 00420 Helsinki) torstaina 7.5.2015 klo 19.00.
Liput 15 Eur (Ennakko: Lippupalvelu sekä Kanneltalo)

Konsertissa kuullaan materiaalia pitkän uran varrelta; brasilialais- ja latinalaisamerikkalaisia klassikoita sekä Bossa Nova - sovituksia kansainvälisistä ikivihreistä sävelmistä.

Jarkko Toivonen - kitara
Sami Koskela - perkussiot
Sari Ann - laulu
Tuure Koski - basso


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Article on Vuosaari newspaper on October 1, 2014
Posted 1-10-2014

Article on Vuosaari newspaper on October 1, 2014


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Jarkko Toivonen Southern Wave - konsertti Vuotalo 2.10.2014
Posted 17-8-2014

Jarkko juhlistaa viime keväänä ilmestynyttä kymmenettä levyään ''Southern Wave'' konsertissaan Vuotalossa (Mosaiikkitori 2, Vuosaari, Helsinki) torstaina 2.10.2014 klo 19.00.
Konsertissa kuullaan materiaalia paljon tänä kesänä radiossakin soineelta uudelta levyltä mutta myös vanhempaa tuotantoa.
Jarkon,Sarin ja Samin lisäksi konsertissa soittaa uudella levylläkin vieraileva basisti Tuure Koski.

Liput: Lippupalvelu sekä Vuotalo.

Jarkko Toivonen - Kitara
Sari Ann - Laulu
Sami Koskela - Perkussiot
Tuure Koski - Basso


Haastattelu Bassoradiossa sunnuntaina 3.8.2014
Posted 18-7-2014

Jarkon haastattelu Bassoradiossa (102.4 MHz pääkaupunkiseutu) Klaus Wingin ohjelmassa TINGS sunnuntaina 3.8.2014 klo 10.00-12.00.


New Photos in Photo Gallery
Posted 14-7-2014

Some new concert photos in Photo Gallery.


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A review of Southern Wave CD in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine
Posted 12-6-2014

A review of Southern Wave CD in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine on June 12, 2014.


Helcio Milito (1931-2014)
Posted 9-6-2014

One of the greatest drummers and percussionists Helcio Milito passed away last Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro. He was 83 years old. His work with acoustic Bossa Nova guitarists like Luiz Bonfa and Joao Gilberto was always superb and unique. He played on some of my all-time favourite recordings like The Brazilian Scene by Luiz Bonfa (1966) and Live at Carnegie Hall aka Getz-Gilberto vol.2 by Joao Gilberto (1964). He was also a founding member of the famous Tamba Trio.


Esplanadin aamu Radio Suomen soittolistalla sijalla 2
Posted 6-6-2014

Jarkko Toivonen & Sari Ann: Esplanadin aamu (Morning in Copacabana) säv. Jarkko Toivonen / san. Sari Ann & Andrej Granat, Yle Radio Suomen soitetuimmat listalla (viikko 22) sijalla 2.


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A review of Southern Wave CD in Hufvudstadsbladet
Posted 4-6-2014

A review of ''Southern Wave'' CD in Swedish-Finnish newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet on June 4, 2014.


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Jarkko Toivonen Brazilian Trip at Pori Jazz Festival
Posted 28-5-2014

Jarkko Toivonen Brazilian Trip at Pori Jazz Festival on July 12, 2014.

Club/Klubi Garden July 12 (Saturday) at 9:00 PM
Tickets: Lippupalvelu

Jarkko Toivonen - Guitar
Sami Koskela - Percussions
Feat. Sari Ann - Vocal


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A review of Southern Wave CD in FMQ magazine
Posted 20-5-2014

A review of ''Southern Wave'' CD in Finnish Music Quarterly Magazine on May, 2014.
www.fmq.fi


New photos in Photo Gallery
Posted 24-3-2014

3 new photos from Southern Wave CD in photo gallery


Jarkko's new CD ''Southern Wave'' is out now!
Posted 24-3-2014

Jarkko's new CD ''Southern Wave'' is available now.
You can listen to clips from all of the songs.
You can place your order in PayPal system.


Jarkko starts recording his 10th CD
Posted 14-11-2013

The recordings start in November and the CD will be out in early Spring. Besides percussionist Sami Koskela and singer Sari Ann, the new CD includes special guests Tuure Koski on bass and the great conductor-arranger Markku Johansson.


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Jarkko Toivonen - Tropical Trip konsertti Malmitalo 30.10.2013
Posted 6-8-2013

Jarkko Toivonen - Tropical Trip konsertti Malmitalossa (Ala-Malmintori 1, Malmi, 00700 Helsinki) keskiviikkona 30.10.2013 klo 19.00.
Liput 15 Eur (ennakko : Lippupalvelu).

Jarkon kanssa esiintyvät pitkäaikaiset soittokumppanit
Sami Koskela-perkussiot sekä erikoisvieraana Sari Ann -laulu


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Concert review in Helsingin Sanomat on November 10,2012
Posted 10-11-2012

Concert review of Jarkko's 25th career anniversary gala concert in Helsingin Sanomat.


Jarkon 25-vuotistaiteilijajuhlakonsertti!
Posted 3-9-2012

Jarkon 25-vuotistaiteilijajuhlakonsertti!/
Jarkko's 25th career anniversary gala concert!

Torstai 8.11.2012 klo 19.00 Musiikkitalo,Camerata-sali,Helsinki / Thursday, 8 November 2012 at 7:00 PM
Helsinki Music Center,Camerata Room.

Liput/Tickets 25 Eur/20 Eur

Jarkko Toivonen Kitara/Guitar
Sami Koskela Lyömäsoittimet/Percussions
Erikoisvieraat/Special Guests:
Sari Ann Moilanen Laulu/Vocal
Sofia Finnilä Laulu/Vocal

Lisätietoa/Further Information:

Musiikkitalo/Helsinki Music Centre

Lippupiste




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Article on Vuosaari newspaper on June 13, 2012
Posted 14-6-2012

Jarkko's interview on Vuosaari newspaper on June 13, 2012.


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A Review in Hufvudstadsbladet
Posted 6-6-2012

A review of ''Guitar Colorings'' CD in Swedish-Finnish newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet on June 6, 2012.


Jarkon haastattelu Radio Suomessa sunnuntaina 3.6. 2012
Posted 26-5-2012

Jarkko on haastateltavana Radio Suomessa sunnuntaina 3.6.2012 klo 20.07 ohjelmassa ''Lähikuvassa''.
Ohjelma uusitaan torstaina 7.6.2012 klo 22.05.


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A review in Helsingin Sanomat
Posted 23-5-2012

A review of ''Guitar Colorings'' in Helsingin Sanomat on May 23,2012.


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A review in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine
Posted 16-5-2012

A review of ''Guitar Colorings'' CD in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine published on May 15,2012


Jarkko's 9th CD ''Guitar Colorings'' is out now!
Posted 3-5-2012

Jarkko's CD ''Guitar Colorings'' is available now.
You can listen to clips from all of the songs from Guitar Colorings.
You can place your order in PayPal system.


Jarkko starts recording his 9th CD
Posted 5-1-2012

This year is Jarkko's 25th Anniversary and he celebrates it with a new CD.The recordings start in January and the CD will be out in late Spring.Jarkko's longtime percussionist Sami Koskela is on Brazilian percussions,Marimba and Vibes and the great Finnish Vocalist Sofia Finnilä will be heard as a special guest artist.


Jarkko Villa Blomissa tiistaina 28.6.2011
Posted 2-5-2011

Jarkko esiintyy Villa Blomissa (Eläintarhantie 14,Helsinki) tiistaina 28.6 klo 19.00. Tokoin ranta-alueella sijaitsevan Villa Blomin eli Eläintarhan huvilan konsertissa kuullaan läpileikkaus Jarkon levytuotannosta.


Jarkko esiintyy Kivistön ravintolassa ja Konserttitalo Martinuksessa Vantaalla maaliskuussa 2011
Posted 4-1-2011

Jarkko esiintyy Kivistön ravintolassa (Marmoritie 11,Vantaa) perjantaina 18.3.2011 klo 19.30 perkussionistinsa Sami Koskelan kanssa.

Jarkko Toivonen-Tropical Trip!
Frutas Tropicales-festivaali alkaa tänä vuonna tällä koululaisille suunnatulla konsertilla konserttitalo Martinuksessa (Martinlaaksontie 36,Vantaa) torstaina 24.3.2011 klo 10.00.

Jarkko Toivonen-kitara
Sami Koskela-perkussiot
Sari Ann-laulu


New video clips on youtube
Posted 4-10-2010

12 new video clips on Jarkko's youtube channel.
(Manha de Carnaval, Samba de Orfeu, Passeio no Rio, Mas Que Nada, Menina Moca, Samba de Verao, Wave, Pegao and many more).
http://www.youtube.com/jarkkotoivonenbossa
(See links page)


Jarkko Sammatin Maamiesseurantalo Sampaalassa la 11.9.2010
Posted 1-8-2010

Jarkko esiintyy Sammatin Maamiesseurantalo Sampaalassa (Lohilammentie 2, Sammatti) lauantaina 11.9.2010 seuraavasti:

Klo 15.00 Bossa Nova-konsertti:
Jarkko Toivonen guit.
Sami Koskela perc.

Klo 19.00-00.00 Helsingin kitaraseuran ohjelmalliset iltamat/tanssit:
Clarinade Big Band, feat. Jarkko Toivonen
johtaa Kimmo Leppälä/
Julius Westerbergin orkesteri


Jarkko haastattelussa Lomaradiossa ja Radio Robin Hoodissa!
Posted 12-7-2010

Jarkko on haastateltavana kesällä ja alkusyksyllä Lomaradiossa ja Radio Robin Hoodissa.
Helsingissä (98,5 MHz),Tampereella (101,6 MHz),Turussa (100,5 MHz),Jyväskylässä (98,7 MHz) ja Lahdessa (99,1 MHz) kuuluva Lomaradio haastattelee Jarkkoa maanantaina 26.7. n. klo 11.30.Ohjelman uusinta kuullaan lauantaina 31.7. klo 10.00 alkaen.
Turussa kuuluva Radio Robin Hood (91,5 MHz) haastattelee Jarkkoa kahdessa erässä.Ensimmäinen osa kuullaan perjantaina 6.8. klo 8.50-9.50 (uusinnat lauantaina 7.8. klo 15.00-16.00 sekä tiistaina 10.8. klo 13.30-14.30) ja toinen osa perjantaina 10.9. klo 8.50-9.50 (uusinnat lauantaina 11.9. klo 15.00-16.00 sekä tiistaina 14.9. klo 13.30-14.30). Ohjelmissa kuullaan runsaasti Jarkon musiikkia uran varrelta.


Jarkko Toivonen - Arriba Big Band! 23.9.2010
Posted 18-6-2010

Jarkko Toivonen - Arriba Big Band!
''Guitar meets Big Band''- Kunnianosoitus 1960-luvun kulttuurille, feat. Sami Koskela perc. ja Sari Ann voc.

Jarkko esiintyy Arriba Big Bandin solistina torstaina 23.9.2010 toimintakeskus Harjulassa (Kullervonkatu 7) Lohjalla klo.19.00. Konsertti on kunnianosoitus 1960-luvun musiikille (Bossa Nova, Beatles, Bacharach jne.) joista kaikista kuullaan Jarkon ja orkesterin brasilialaisversioita. Mukana ovat Jarkon perkussionisti Sami Koskela sekä laulaja Sari Ann Moilanen.
Orkesteria johtaa Kimmo Leppälä.
Luvassa on monipuolinen ilta jossa kuullaan esityksiä kitara-perkussioduoista aina isoihin orkesterisovituksiin asti.


Jarkko Aino Ackten huvilalla 10.8.2010
Posted 2-5-2010

Jarkko konsertoi Aino Ackten huvilalla (Tullisaaren ulkoilupuisto, Laajasalo, Helsinki) tiistaina 10.8. 2010 klo.19.00 yhdessä perkussionistinsa Sami Koskelan kanssa. Konsertissa kuullaan materiaalia Jarkon viime marraskuussa ilmestyneeltä levyltä ''Tropical Trip'' mutta myös vanhempaa tuotantoa. Brasilialaisen musiikin ohella kuullaan muutakin latinalaisamerikkalaista musiikkia.


Jarkko's video clips on Youtube
Posted 11-3-2010

Jarkko's video clips (both old and new) on Youtube



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A review of Tropical Trip - CD in Hufvudstadsbladet
Posted 28-1-2010

A review in the leading Swedish-Finnish newspaper in Finland Hufvudstadsbladet on January 27,2010.


Tropical Trip - levyn julkistamiskonsertti 27.1.2010 teatteri Avoimissa Ovissa
Posted 26-12-2009

Jarkon uuden Tropical Trip - levyn julkistamiskonsertti pidetään teatteri Avoimissa Ovissa (Museokatu 18, sisäänkäynti ja lipunmyynti Cygnaeuksenkatu 4) keskiviikkona 27.1.2010 kello 19.00.
Lippujen myynti ja lunastus myös Lippupiste ja R-kioskit.

Jarkko Toivonen - Kitara
Sami Koskela - Perkussiot
Erikoisvieraana Sofia Finnilä - Laulu


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A review in HS/NYT supplement
Posted 19-12-2009

A review in Helsingin Sanomat/NYT supplement on December 18,2009.


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Jarkko's interview on Vuosaari newspaper on December 9,2009
Posted 10-12-2009

Jarkko's interview on Vuosaari newspaper on December 9,2009


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A Review in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine
Posted 8-12-2009

A review of Jarkko's new CD ''Tropical Trip'' in Jazzrytmit Webmagazine published on December 8,2009.


Jarkko's new CD ''Tropical Trip'' is out now!
Posted 14-11-2009

Jarkko's new CD ''Tropical Trip'' is available now.
The new CD includes 16 tracks and you can listen to sound clips of each of them.
You can place your order in PayPal System.


New photos from Jarkko's new CD ''Tropical Trip'' in photo gallery
Posted 13-11-2009

3 new pictures from Jarkko's new CD ''Tropical Trip'' in photo gallery.


Jarkko Aino Ackten huvilalla 15.9.2009
Posted 1-5-2009

Jarkko esiintyy yhdessä perkussionistinsa Sami Koskelan kanssa Aino Ackten huvilalla (Tullisaaren ulkoilupuisto, Laajasalo, Helsinki) tiistaina 15.9.2009 klo. 19.00. Brasilialaisen musiikin ohella kuullaan muutakin latinalaisamerikkalaista musiikkia.


Jarkko starts recording new CD
Posted 6-4-2009

Jarkko will start the recordings of his 8th CD in late April and the CD will be available in November 2009.
Besides Latin American classics from Brazil, Mexico and Paraguay, the CD includes Jarkko's arrangements of classic songs from Italy, France and USA.
On percussions will be heard the great Sami Koskela again and the great Finnish vocalist Sari Ann will be heard as a special guest on a few songs.


Bossa Nova 50 Years - Jarkko's Interview
Posted 22-9-2008

Jarkko talks about the development of Bossa Nova and brazilian acoustic guitar.

Bossa Nova 50 Years - Jarkko's Interview (word doc)


Updates in photo gallery section
Posted 7-5-2008

Some new photos in photo gallery.


Jarkko Sammatin Elijazzeilla perjantaina 1.8.2008
Posted 27-4-2008

Jarkko esiintyy yhdessä perkussionistinsa Sami Koskelan kanssa kuudetta kertaa Sammatin kievarissa (Paikkarintie 197) järjestettävässä Elijazz - tapahtumassa. Jarkko juhlistaa Elijazzeilla Bossa Novan 50-vuotista aaltoa, joka lähti Rio de Janeirosta 1958.
Jarkko aloittaa tapahtuman klo 18.30 soittaen n. tunnin, jonka jälkeen ohjelma jatkuu paikallisin voimin.
Liput 25 Eur, lippuvaraukset puh.019-356019.


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Article in Finnish Magazine ''ET'' no.15 on October 2007
Posted 22-10-2007

Article in Finnish Magazine ''ET'' no.15 on October 2007.


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Jarkko's interview on Kitaristi Magazine/ October 2007
Posted 4-10-2007

Note : Large file 2,3 Mb


Jarkko Toivonen - Brazilian Night at Vuotalo, November 24, 2007 at 7:00 pm
Posted 9-6-2007

Jarkko Toivonen at Vuotalo (Mosaiikkitori 2, Vuosaari, Helsinki) November 24, 2007 at 7:00 pm.

Jarkko Toivonen - Guitar
Sami Koskela - Percussions


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Concert review in Forssan Lehti on May 10, 2007
Posted 11-5-2007

Concert review of Brazilian Night concert in Forssan Lehti on May 10, 2007.


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A review in Kitaristi Magazine on March 2007 (2 pages)
Posted 6-4-2007

A review of Jarkko's latest CD ''Morning in Copacabana'' in ''Kitaristi'' Magazine 1/2007.


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A review in Kitaristi Magazine on March 2007 (2 pages)
Posted 6-4-2007

A review of Jarkko's latest CD ''Morning in Copacabana'' in ''Kitaristi'' Magazine 1/2007.


Brazilian Night in Tammela, May 8, at 7:00 pm
Posted 16-3-2007

Brazilian Night at Tammelan Valtuustosali, Tammela, May 8, at 7:00 pm.
Jarkko performs with vocalist Sanna Mansikkaniemi.

Musicians:
Jarkko Toivonen - Guitar
Sanna Mansikkaniemi - Vocal
Sami Koskela - Percussions


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A review in Aksentti Magazine
Posted 16-3-2007

A review of ''Morning in Copacabana'' published in ''Aksentti'' Magazine on February 2007.


Jarkko Toivonen - Bossa Nova Club at Kulttuuriareena Gloria, April 1st, 2007
Posted 22-2-2007

Helsinki Guitar Society presents:
Bossa Nova Club - Jarkko Toivonen at Kulttuuriareena Gloria (Pieni-Roobertinkatu 12, Helsinki) on April 1st, 2007 at 6:00 pm.
Jarkko will start at 8:00 pm.
Musicians:
Jarkko Toivonen - Guitar
Sami Koskela -Percussions


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A review in Jazzrytmit Magazine
Posted 16-2-2007

A review of ''Morning in Copacabana'' published in ''Jazzrytmit'' Magazine on February 2nd, 2007.


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A review of Jarkko's new CD ''Morning in Copacabana''
Posted 3-2-2007

A review of Jarkko's new CD ''Morning in Copacabana'' published in the leading Swedish-Finnish newspaper in Finland Hufvudstadsbladet on January 31,2007.


Jubilee Concert at Arena Theatre (Helsinki) March 13th, 2007
Posted 17-1-2007

(20th Anniversary and release of new CD ''Morning in Copacabana'').
Jarkko celebrates his 20 year career at Arena Theatre (Hämeentie 2, Helsinki) at 7:30 PM with his ''new trio'':

Jarkko Toivonen - Guitar
Sami Koskela - Percussions
Special Guest:
Sari Ann - Vocal


Jarkko’s new CD ’’Morning in Copacabana’’ is released now!
Posted 30-11-2006

The new CD is available now.

The CD includes 15 songs and you are able to listen to sound clips of each of them.

You can place your order in PayPal System.


A new CD coming!
Posted 2-5-2006

A new CD coming!

Recordings will start in June and a new CD will be available in October, 2006.

This new CD, the 7th in order will include Brazilian and international classics as well as Jarkko´s own new compositions.

On percussions will be heard Sami Koskela, a brilliant Finnish musician with whom Jarkko started a flourishing collaboration in 2003. For the first time there will be also vocal numbers on Jarkko’s CD, on 5 tracks appears Sari Ann, a skilful Finnish songstress as a special guest.

This long-awaited CD will consist of 15 tracks.


Jarkko Toivonen at Vuotalo, April 28, at 7:00 PM
Posted 1-3-2005

Jarkko Toivonen - ''Brazilian Night'', at Vuotalo (Mosaiikkitori 2, Vuosaari, Helsinki), April 28, at 7:00 PM

Jarkko and his ''new trio'':
Jarkko Toivonen - Guitar
Sami Koskela - Percussions
Special Guest:
Mirva Viitanen - Vocal


Jarkko Toivonen at Umo Jazz House, November 20, at 9:00 pm
Posted 19-12-2004

''Jarkko Toivonen - Brazilian Night'' at Umo Jazz House (Pursimiehenkatu 6), November 20, at 9:00 pm

Jarkko Toivonen-Guitar
Sami Koskela- Percussions
Special Guest:
Mirva Viitanen-Vocal


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An article published in the main newspaper in Finland
Posted 19-12-2004

An article published in the main newspaper in Finland (Helsingin Sanomat) on February 26, 2004


Jarkko Toivonen - Brazilian Night, November 29, at 7:00 pm
Posted 19-12-2004

''Jarkko Toivonen - Brazilian Night'', at Vuotalo (Mosaiikkitori 2, Vuosaari, Helsinki) November 29, at 7:00 pm

Jarkko Toivonen - Guitar
Hannu Rantanen - Bass
Mongo Aaltonen - Percussions

This concert is also a tribute to Luiz Bonfa (1922-2001) and Paulinho Nogueira (1929-2003) two of the greatest Brazilian Bossa Nova guitarists and Jarkko's biggest influences.


Jarkko Toivonen - Brazilian Night, June 11, at 7:00 pm
Posted 19-12-2004

Next performance, ''Jarkko Toivonen - Brazilian Night'', at Aino Ackte's villa, June 11, at 7:00 pm.


Now you can order Jarkko Toivonen´s recordings by Paypal
Posted 19-12-2004

Prices:
CDs 28 USD (shipping included)
LP 15 USD (shipping included)

The estimated delivery times:
Europe 4 - 8 days ( the Nordic countries 2 - 4 days )
USA/Canada 6 - 8 days
South America 8 - 12 days
Asia 8 - 12 days
Australia 8 - 12 days

For the Finnish customers:
CDs 18 EUR ( cash on delivery )
LP 12 EUR ( cash on delivery )

Ordering bigger items the prices are negotiable. Please, contact by e-mail.

More info about Paypal : Paypal site


Site Updates
Posted 19-12-2004

Updates on biography and photo gallery sections.


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A remarkable event for Brazilian music in Finland in March 2003
Posted 19-12-2004

Ithamara Koorax and Band with special guest star Jarkko Toivonen

A highly respected vocalist from Brazil, Ithamara Koorax, is one of three invited artists, performing in “ Frutas Tropicales “ – festival this year.
This is the first time for her to perform in Finland and also the first time to have a joint performance with Jarkko.

The musicians are:
Ithamara Koorax – vocal
Paula Faour – keyboards
Jorge Pescara – bass
Cesar Machado – drums/percussions
Jarkko Toivonen - guitar

This event will take place at the Martinus Concert Hall in Vantaa Finland, March 15, 2003, at 7,00 pm.


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