This is the first time since the breakup of his infamous Trio Töykeät in 2008 that Rantala performs his music again in the format of a classic piano trio. He is joined by two congenial improvisers and partners - British bassist Conor Chaplin, a member of the Mercury Prize-nominated band Dinosaur, and Swedish-Norwegian drummer Anton Eger, one of the most colourful and original drumming personalities on the European jazz scene. Where exactly the musical journey with the HEL Trio will go, he does not reveal yet. But those who know Rantala, the classically trained master pianist with a mischievous streak, know that they can expect virtuosity with catchy and comprehensible melodies, highbrow culture without exaggerated and overly holy seriousness and plenty of surprising twists and turns. Equally Entertaining and captivating performances between classical and jazz, fiery as hell (hence the trio's name!), presented with a lot of humour are guaranteed.
