Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet plays trumpeter Vesala’s original compositions. The quintet was founded in 2011. Since then, all the members of the band have emerged big time in the Finnish jazz scene. They draw their expression from Miles Davis’ dynamic groove in the 60s and the elegant melodies of Wayne Shorter.

Released Nov 4th 2022, Soundpost Quintet’s new album ”Landmarks” is a deeply personal statement of great calm, longing and space. The autobiographical album was written by Martti Vesala during a period of personal turmoil, and it deals with the search for peace within and the power of change.

The quintet’s seamlessly honed ensemble, along with the tremendous solo skills of its players, transport the listener to another reality. Together they combine the rhythmic language of modern jazz with elements from Nordic jazz and improvised music into a fresh and exciting soundscape of their own, with each note reaching toward an uncharted horizon.

Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet is signed to German label Ozella Music. Their previous two album releases have received excellent reviews e.g. on DownBeat Magazine and on the most important European jazz publications, including JazzThetik and JazzThing.

”★★★★”

Harri Uusitorppa, review on Helsingin Sanomat Nov 16th 2022

“Nothing can be taken for granted on this third album from the Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet. Each member is brilliant soloist, but they are also a supreme team totally in the groove with Vesala’s compositional visions, his exquisite soundworld and that fiery passion for music.”

Fiona Talkington / Finnish Music Quarterly Nov 15th 2022

”Dem klassischen akustischen Modern Jazz neue Facetten abzugewinnen, ist eine Aufgabe, dem sich das Soundpost Quintet des finnischen Trompeters und Flügelhornisten Martti Vesala seit Jahren widmet.”

Rolf Thomas Jazzthing Nov 12th 2022

“Finland’s Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet excels at sophisticated acoustic interplay.”

Howard Mandel, DownBeat Oct 2018