Ricky-Tick Big Band:

Ricky-Tick Big Band is a notorious Helsinki-based 17-member jazz orchestra led by Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen, best known for their work with rappers Paleface, Redrama and Tommy Lindgren and the most recent addition Fanny "F" Sjöholm as Ricky-Tick Big Band & Julkinen Sana. Together they released their fourth album "Liikkuu" in early spring of 2026 to critical acclaim, receiving a five-star review in the prominent Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat.

Another major project from Ricky-Tick Big band from 2026 has been "Visions of Dilla" released in May for BBE Records, featuring arrangements of J Dilla's tracks.

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.

Andé Dem Collective:

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