AR Quartet - AR Quartet (2014) [Hi-Res]

AR Quartet is a band of four young musicians from Helsinki, Finland. The group's music is characterized by dynamic and energetic interplay and refined compositions, mostly written by Artturi Rönkä.

In May 2012, the band won the first prize in the Finnish final of 'Young Nordic Jazz Comets' competition and represented Finland in the international showcase in September 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark. In September 2012, the quartet also placed second in international 'Jazz Hoeilaart' competition in Belgium. Artturi Rönkä has also won a couple of big band composition contests, such as international “Jazzverk” (2012, Luleå, Sweden) and Finnish “Esko Linnavalli” (2011) competitions. (Photo by Maarit Kytöharju)

Sampo Kasurinen, soprano & tenor saxophones
Eero Seppä, bass
Artturi Rönkä, piano
Jonatan Sarikoski, drums

Tracklist:
01. AR Quartet - GSM Tango (9:02)
02. AR Quartet - Night Songs (5:53)
03. AR Quartet - Medianoche (5:37)
04. AR Quartet - Ground X (5:36)
05. AR Quartet - Chaconne Miniature (3:33)
06. AR Quartet - Bye Bye (8:56)
07. AR Quartet - By Rail (4:30)
08. AR Quartet - One More Waltz (6:32)
09. AR Quartet - Outoa (4:15)