Artturi Rönkä

Artturi Rönkä is a Finnish jazz musician born in 1990, known for his work as a pianist, arranger, and composer. He began his jazz studies at the Pop & Jazz Conservatory and the Junior Academy of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. Rönkä gained early experience playing with the Junior All Star Big Band from 2008 and later formed his own band, the AR Quartet, which released its debut album in 2014. The AR Quartet won the Finnish qualifying heat for the Young Nordic Jazz Comets competition in 2012. Rönkä has also made a name for himself as a composer, winning several competitions, including the Jazzverk composition competition in 2012 and the Esko Linnavalli big band composition contest in 2011.

In recent years, Rönkä has continued to collaborate with other musicians, including the release of the album *Varo* in 2021, a duo project with Danish drummer Daniel Sommer. His work spans both jazz and contemporary music, showcasing his versatility as a composer and performer. While some of his recent releases are not detailed in available information, Rönkä remains a promising figure in the Finnish jazz scene.

Genres

Jazz

Contemporary Jazz

Big Band

Modern Jazz

Fusion Music

Experimental Jazz

Improvisational

Piano Jazz

World Jazz

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Latest Release

Lost Threads

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Thommy Andersson•

Artturi Rönkä

Album - 9 Tracks - Released March 21, 2025