Marcos Valle (left) and Jarkko (right).
Born: April 9, 1969
Place of residence: Helsinki, Finland
Musical Studies: 1978-1983 East Helsinki Music
School; 1983-1989 Sibelius Academy/Youth Department
Style: Latin American/Brazilian Music.
The Jacaranda Quartet: In 1989, Jarkko Toivonen
established a group of his own, called "Jarkko Toivonen Jacaranda
Quartet". The members of this group besides himself are Hannu
Rantanen, bass; Jartsa Karvonen, drums, percussion; and Mongo
Aaltonen, percussion.
Jarkko's first album, Sambolero was
released in 1987 when he was only 18 yrs. old.
Jarkko-bio.pdf
This document describes more of
Jarkko's biography, musical influences, and music experiences.
Jarkko-recog.pdf This
document lists the recognition and reviews Jarkko has received for
his recordings and performances.
Finland-story.JPG This
print story appeared in the Finland media regarding the concert
pictured below
(IN FINNISH).
jarkko
article.jpg - An article on Jarkko
and his career covered by a local newspaper in Finland (IN
FINNISH).
Maria Creuza and Jarkko.
Paulo Jobim (left) and Jarkko.
From left to right: bassist Ney Conceicao, pianist Gilson
Peranzzetta, guitarist Sebastiao Tapajos,
composer-harmonica player Mauricio Einhorn and Jarkko.
Jarkko and Carlos Lyra.
Singer Ithamara Koorax with Jarkko on stage during performance -
behind is bassist Jorge Pescara.
This was taken at a sold-out concert at Martinus Concert Hall,
Finland (2003).
[Photo courtesy of Arnaldo DeSouteiro and used with
permission]
Ithamara and Jarkko receiving a standing ovation after the March 15,
2003 concert.
From left to right: pianist Paula Faour, bassist Jorge Pescara,
Jarkko Toivonen,
Ithamara Koorax and drummer Cesar Machado.
[Photo courtesy of Arnaldo DeSouteiro and used with
permission]
[Above and Below] Ithamara Koorax and Jarkko Toivonen.
[Photos courtesy of Arnaldo DeSouteiro and used with
permission]
Be sure to visit Jarkko's Official Website,
www.jarkkotoivonen.com
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