Pekka Pöyry
Pekka Juhani Pöyry (10 December 1939 in Helsinki – 4 August 1980 in Helsinki) was a Finnish jazz and rock saxophonist and flutist. He was part of the Pekka Pöyry Quartet and Quintet. Pöyry became interested in jazz music at school and began studying the violin and clarinet playing. He was, however, more taken with playing the alto saxophone, inspired by Charlie Parker. In addition, he played the flute and soprano saxophone. After graduating with a Master of Laws in 1966, Pöyry decided to become a professional musician. In the same year he represented YLE, EBU's concert in London. The mid-1960s he had his own quartet with pianist , bassist Teppo Hauta-aho and drummer . They performed at the 1966 Pori Jazz Festival and were joined by the Norwegian-Finnish singer to form a quintet. In May 19
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Pekka Pöyry
Pekka Juhani Pöyry (10 December 1939 in Helsinki – 4 August 1980 in Helsinki) was a Finnish jazz and rock saxophonist and flutist. He was part of the Pekka Pöyry Quartet and Quintet. Pöyry became interested in jazz music at school and began studying the violin and clarinet playing. He was, however, more taken with playing the alto saxophone, inspired by Charlie Parker. In addition, he played the flute and soprano saxophone. After graduating with a Master of Laws in 1966, Pöyry decided to become a professional musician. In the same year he represented YLE, EBU's concert in London. The mid-1960s he had his own quartet with pianist , bassist Teppo Hauta-aho and drummer . They performed at the 1966 Pori Jazz Festival and were joined by the Norwegian-Finnish singer to form a quintet. In May 19
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