Top Guitarist Héctor Lepe's Quartet on Jazz Federation Tour in March
The Héctor Lepe Quartet, known for blending Latin American musical elements with the language of modern jazz, will embark on a Jazz Federation tour in March. The quartet, led by the acclaimed young guitarist Héctor Lepe, will perform in Turku, Kotka, Savonlinna, Joensuu, and Kuopio.
Héctor Lepe Quartet delivers fresh and vibrant music that allows space for each member’s unique personality to shine. Joining guitarist and bandleader Héctor Lepe are Finland’s top-tier jazz talents: saxophonist Max Zenger, bassist Juuso Rinta, and drummer Teemu Mustonen. The group, composed of Lepe’s favorite musicians, takes listeners on a journey through the mystical legends and landscapes of Mexico.
Released by Flame Jazz Records in spring 2023, Pedro’s Dream is Héctor Lepe’s debut album as both a bandleader and a composer. The album has received widespread critical acclaim.
Héctor Lepe Quartet
Héctor Lepe – guitar
Max Zenger – alto saxophone
Juuso Rinta – bass
Teemu Mustonen – drums
Concert Venues and Dates
Sun 9.3. at 12.00 Turku, Art House Turku / Turku Jazz Festival (Jazz Brunch)
Mon 10.3. at 19.00 Kotka, Restaurant Kairo / Kotka Jazz ry
Tue 11.3. at 19.00 Savonlinna, Kulttuurikellari / Olavin Jazz ry
Wed 12.3. at 19.00 Joensuu, Pakkahuone / Jazzkerho -76
Thu 13.3. at 19.00 Kuopio, Restaurant Teerenpeli / Kuopio Jazz & Blues ry
Jazz – heard and seen!
Finnish Jazz Federation’s essential form of operation is national touring. The annual touring activities enable approximately 100 concerts in 40 different locations all over Finland. The concerts mainly take place in their member organizations. Tours include both in-house productions and collaborations with external producers.
Photo: Teemu Mattsson