Heikki Sarmanto
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Pianists · b. 1939

Heikki Sarmanto

Finnish jazz pianist and composer

Born
22 June 1939
Helsinki
Country
Finland
Active
1966–

Biography

Heikki Sarmanto is a jazz musician who plays piano. Heikki Sarmanto was born on 22 June 1939 in Helsinki. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Heikki Veli Uolevi Sarmanto (born 22 June 1939) is a Finnish jazz pianist and composer. Sarmanto was born in Helsinki, Finland, and began to play jazz during the 1960s. He studied first at the Sibelius Academy and later at the Berklee College of Music in Boston between 1968 and 1971. In 1970 he was chosen as 'Jazz Musician of the Year' in Finland and, the following year, he won top prizes at the Montreux Jazz Festival in both piano and combo categories. Sarmanto has released around 40 recordings, numerous published scores, and songbooks, as well as having several film scores to his credit. He has collaborated with jazz musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Art Farmer, Helen Merrill, George Russell and Jeannine Otis; in addition to his work in the classical arena with baritone Jorma Hynninen, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Tapiola Children's Choir.

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Heikki Sarmanto play?

Heikki Sarmanto is known for playing piano.

When and where was Heikki Sarmanto born?

Heikki Sarmanto was born 22 June 1939 in Helsinki.

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