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Arttu Huopainen
4+ albums
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Arttu Huopainen (b. 1998) is a Finnish jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader originally from Hamina. He is a graduate of the Sibelius Academy (University of the Arts Helsinki), where he recently completed his master's degree in jazz. Musical Career & Projects South-East Corner: Huopainen leads this jazz ensemble, which debuted in late 2024. Their music is inspired by his roots in southeastern Finland and features a unique lineup of two saxophones, double bass, and drums. Debut Album: His first album under Flame Jazz Records, also titled South-East Corner, was released on January 30, 2026. Ensembles: As an active freelancer in Helsinki, he performs with several groups including: [*]Sointi Jazz Orchestra [*]Skifahren [*]TRI- [*]Tuigu (led by guitarist Juha Björninen) Professional Background Huopainen began playing drums at age seven and made it his primary instrument by age 11. He is recognized for a playing style that balances jazz tradition with modern, lyrical improvisation. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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On the Bridge
312Backyard Terrace
273Do It
254Circling Around
175Lullaby
146Self Actualization
147Harsh Beauty
138Circling Around (feat. Jimi Ahlroos, Casimir Ekman & Antti Ahoniemi)
19Backyard Terrace (feat. Jimi Ahlroos, Casimir Ekman & Antti Ahoniemi)
110Do It (feat. Jimi Ahlroos, Casimir Ekman & Antti Ahoniemi)
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