“Into Koponen is a guitarist, composer and guitar teacher from Oulu, Finland, who is celebrating his 50th birthday by releasing his first solo album Peace on June 14, 2024. Koponen is an original and style-conscious musician at home with blues, rock, country and jazz. Koponen's fusion-style compositions combine atmospheric melodies and modern jazz harmony with expressive and dynamic blues-style guitar playing. Koponen's career includes performances with top Finnish artists and membership in the legendary band FREUD MARX ENGELS & JUNG. ”
"The compositions on the Peace album are very personal. I try to tell the listener stories through melody and harmony."
There is an article about the production of the Peace album in the latest Riffi magazine
Thank you very much for wonderful album review!!!
https://jazzmania.be/into-koponen-peace/
"An opus intended for all electric guitar lovers"
Awesome album review!
“The dimensionality of the compositions is, on the one hand, tangible, yet at the same time floating on the edge of utopia, swimming in timeless space. Soft vibes and gentle touches. Listen, calm down and enjoy.
https://www.jazzrytmit.fi/s8-levyarvostelut/c29-levyarvostelut/into-koponen-peace/
PEACE ALBUM
Into Koponen -guitars, banjo guitar
Pasi Hiltula -keys
Teijo Jämsä -drs
Petrus Yli-Tepsa - bass
Peace -song featuring:
Inga Söder - lead vocals
Sami Juntunen - backround vocals
Pihla Eskelinen - backround vocals
Mix and master:
Tommi Vainikainen
Press photos
photo: Matleena Vartiainen
