In the ensemble Emma Salokoski & Ilmiliekki Quartet, some of the finest names in Nordic jazz join forces with one of Finland’s leading vocalists, Emma Salokoski. On their 2022 album Joulu, joulu, jul, this acclaimed group takes on Christmas songs, approaching the material from a variety of artistic perspectives.

The members of the group are:

Emma Salokoski – vocals

Verneri Pohjola – trumpet

Tuomo Prättälä – piano

Antti Lötjönen – bass

Olavi Louhivuori – drums

Joulu, joulu, jul is not just a collection of holiday songs, but a deeply artistic interpretation of the season’s atmosphere – reflecting melancholy, hope, and serenity. The album features both Finnish and Nordic Christmas songs, reimagined through jazz arrangements that highlight the group’s expressive power and their freedom to reshape traditional material into something uniquely their own.