The Dead Don't Dream

Finnish trumpet star Verneri Pohjola has earned a formidable reputation as one of Europe’s most creative and original jazz innovators for his commanding sound, expressive tone, and the rich intensity of his improvisations.

Following a series of highly successful and praised albums, he releases The Dead Don’t Dream in 2020, his fourth album for Edition Records. The new record incorporates influences from his last three albums into one definitive and beautifully crafted statement.

The band, featuring Tuomo Prättälä on piano, Antti Lötjönen on bass, and Mika Kallio on drums, share a deep sense of collaboration and a common purpose. They are explorers of sound through Verneri’s captivating and vibrant music, balancing freedom and composition, expression and voice.

It’s a defining work of art for Verneri, for Finnish culture, and a statement of intent for an artist immersed in the world of European Jazz.