Kari Antila Quartet “Dahill Road” (FIN)

KARI ANTILA QUARTET "DAHILL ROAD"

Esteemed Finnish jazz guitarist and composer, Kari Antila has made an international career that spans over twenty years, traversing the realms of jazz from Finland to Belgium and New York. 

Antila has become one of Finland’s most internationally acclaimed jazz guitarists of his generation. Born in Laitila, Finland and based mostly nowadays in Belgium Kari tours globally as bandleader and sideman. 

Across five critically acclaimed albums, Kari has built a rich discography noted both for his original compositions and captivating instrumental voice. Latest album ”Dahill Road” was released in the end of 2023 and received rave reviews. Marc Van de Walle  from Belgian magazine Jazz & Mo` writes: ”Guitarist Kari Antila knows the art of beautifully integrating his melodic and technically clever solos into lines that are accessible to everyone. This CD is a must for every guitar lover!”

Line-up:

Kari Antila -  guitar, voice

Alexi Tuomarila - piano

Joonas Tuuri - double bass

Severi Sorjonen - drums

Philly Joe's Jazz Club is supported by Cultural Endowment of Estonia, the Ministry of Culture, Tallinn Culture and Sports Department, private patreons, and many more.