Jukka Haavisto

Haavisto, a celebrated fretless bass player and composer, is no stranger to innovation. Known for blending jazz fusion and world music with skillful improvisation, he continues to push boundaries while paying homage to the golden era of 1970s fusion jazz. His work captures a dynamic range of emotions, from the nostalgic to the adventurous, with Opus nr. 8 standing as a testament to his artistic vision.

This latest release follows Haavisto’s acclaimed 2022 debut album, Reflections, which introduced audiences to his guitar-driven fusion sound. With influences rooted in iconic 70s fusion jazz, Reflections was praised for its compelling compositions and the synergy between Haavisto and his bandmates.

Gear

Maruszczyk Instruments Frog Omega Headless Fretless bass

Aguilar Amplification AG700 Amp + sl410

Line6 Helix StompBox XL

Finnish bassist Jukka Haavisto - Live, Rain Sultanov, Trilok Gurtu, Brad Shepik and Vasil Hadzimanov

by Len Davis
April 13, 2025

The latest from Finnish bassist Jukka Haavisto, Live at Eclipse Club, from Azerbaijan saxophonist Rain Sultanov featuring bassist Linley Marthe and drummer Paco Sery. Indian drummer and percussionist Trilok Gurtu, New York drummer Varun Das, guitarist Brad Shepik and New Zealand guitarist Callum Allardice with Alimenta. Japanese Trio Nautilis, Serbian pianist Vasil Hadzimanov and Austrian guitarist Gerald Gradwohl. Andy Summers with World Gone Strange, California band Code-3, The Zawinul Syndicate and we finish with Dixie Dregs Dregs Of the Earth. ...

Radio & Podcasts

Jukka Haavisto, Soren Lee, Per Mathisen and Endless Season

by Len Davis
December 25, 2022

New music by Jukka Haavisto, bassist from Finland, Soren Lee and bassist Per Mathisen from Norway, Jimsaku from Japan, and Endless Season from Italy. Plus a tribute to the late guitarist Tony Palkovic. Playlist Jukka Haavisto “Opus no 8" from Reflections Eclipse Music) 00:00Quartado “Seven Answers" from Quartado (Soliton) 0:08:04Soren Lee “Diversity from There's A Reason For Things To Do (SLEE ) 16:09Jimsaku “Firewater" from Jimsaku Beyond (King Records) 24:14Tony Palkovic “I'm Taking It With Me" from As ...

Jukka Haavisto Unveils "Opus nr. 8 (Live at Eclipse Jazz Club)" – A Stunning Display of Fusion Jazz Mastery

Bass virtuoso Jukka Haavisto releases his latest work, "Opus nr. 8 (Live at Eclipse Jazz Club)," capturing the raw energy and improvisational brilliance of his live performances. This release features a powerful live rendition recorded at Eclipse Jazz Club, alongside a studio version of the track that highlights Haavisto's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of jazz fusion.