Ricky-Tick Big Band:

Notorious Helsinki-based 17-piece jazz orchestra led by Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen. Best known for their work with rappers Paleface, Redrama and Tommy Lindgren as Ricky-Tick Big Band & Julkinen Sana. 2 new releases coming out in spring 2026:

-Valtteri Laurell & Ricky-Tick Big Band: "Visions of Dilla" LP for BBE Records featuring arrangements of J Dilla's tracks

-A new Ricky-Tick Big Band & Julkinen Sana album, "Liikkuu".

Dalindèo:

The award-winning, eclectic surf-jazz sextet from Helsinki, Finland. Founded by Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen in 2004, the band has released 6 full length LP's on Ricky-Tick Records, BBE Records and Suomen Musiikki. Winner of Finnish Grammy for Best Jazz Album in 2014 for "Kallio".

Valtteri Laurell Nonet:

A 9-piece chamber jazz ensemble featuring Helsinki’s finest jazz cats and maestro Antti Sarpila on clarinet. Debut album “Tigers Are Better Looking” released in February 2023 by renowned We Jazz Records label.

Grand Dakar Collective:

New collaboration with Dakar-based singer Oumou Kalsoum and the Assamane collective. Music in production, FUTURE-AFRO-FUNK.