Edward Vesala

drums, composition · 1945–1999 · Mäntyharju

Finnish drummer and composer (1945-1999, born Martti Vesala), Edward Vesala established an original voice in Nordic jazz. His music, often written for large ensembles, links lyricism and free improvisation.

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Styles

• ECM and European jazz
• Nordic jazz
• Free improvisation and European free

Landmark tracks

• Nan Madol (1974)

Sources

• Source

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