Comprised of Antti Lötjönen (double bass), Mikko Innanen (alto/baritone saxophone), Jussi Kannaste (tenor saxophone), Verneri Pohjola (trumpet) and Joonas Riippa (drums), ALQE is a hard-hitting ensemble of Helsinki scene A-listers. While star-studded and packing unlimited improvisational potential, the band remains together as a unit and delivers a beautiful musical statement, one which echoes the DIY ethos and fire of the late 60's free music but also one which is very much of today and tomorrow, as constantly evolving jazz music. Read more on Last.fm