Jimi Tenor is an eclectic and enigmatic figure in modern music, renowned for his idiosyncratic blend of jazz, electronic music, and avant-garde pop. Born Lassi Lehto in 1965 in Lahti, Finland, Tenor took on his stage name as a nod to his chosen instrument, the tenor saxophone, though his artistic output would eventually encompass a vast array of instruments and musical styles. Jimi Tenor's career began to gain traction in the 1990s, capturing the spirit of that era's experimentation with electronic music with albums like "Intervision" and "Organism," both of which presented a musician unafraid to blur genre boundaries and indulge in his whimsical sense of creativity.

Over the years, Jimi Tenor has proven to be a prolific and restless artist, never settling into a single niche for long. His soundscape is diverse, incorporating elements of afrobeat, funk, and even classical music, a testament to his versatile musicianship and broad influences. His extensive discography, with albums and singles released on revered labels such as Warp Records and Sähkö Recordings, has built a cult following, attracted by his unique fusion of retro and futuristic sounds. The most recent releases, including "Sounds of Salo," "Time's Up," and "Terra Exotica," continue to showcase Tenor's ability to reinvent himself, embodying the adventurous spirit that has marked his career as an enduring, influential force in the landscape of experimental and electronic music.

Genres

Finnish Electronic

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Latest Release

It's All Happening

Jimi Tenor

Single - Released September 13, 2024