Timo Lassy is one of the most popular names in the Finnish jazz scene. He is a proficient saxophonist, innovative composer and charismatic bandleader. He initially rose to popularity as a member of the jazz bands U-Street All Stars and The Five Corners Quintet and then for his work as a solo artist. The first album which kick-started his solo career was The Soul & Jazz of Timo Lassy, which was released in 2007. Over the years he has extended his discography by multitudes and has received many awards for his work, the most prestigious being the Emma award for Jazz Album of the Year which he won in 2018 for Moves.
