Seppo Rannikko Big Band Edward Vesala Ensemble
ex Umo Jazz Orchestra, Pori Big Band, Espoo Big Band, Pepe & Paradise, Kallio Horns, Jean S, Jazz Society Big Band, Jarmo Savolainen Nonet, Tapiola Big Band
ex Umo Jazz Orchestra, Pori Big Band, Espoo Big Band, Pepe & Paradise, Kallio Horns, Jean S, Jazz Society Big Band, Jarmo Savolainen Nonet, Tapiola Big Band
Finnish jazz trumpeter, born on December 16, 1956 in Helsinki, Finland and died on March 3, 2014 in Helsinki, Finland. He started his career in 1970's and has played in several Finnish jazz orchestras since, such as Tapiola Big Band, Paradise and UMO.
In 1978 he moved to the United States, where he played in Buddy Rich Big Band and with Eddie Palmieri and Machito among others. In 1983 he returned to Finland.
Brother of Teemu Salminen
ALBUMS
Pepe & Paradise
Pepe & Paradise / Pepe & Paradise 2
2022, CD, 
,
, Pop Rock/Soft Rock/Prog Rock
Edward Vesala Ensemble
Jazz Liisa 18
2018, Vinyl, ,
, Free Jazz/Contemporary Jazz/Interview
Jean S.*
KesämieS
2002, CD, Album, Edel, ,
, Rock & Roll/Pop Rock/Schlager
Espoo Big Band
EBB Plays Carla Bley - Espoo Big Band Live At April Jazz Espoo '93
1994, CD, Album, Espoo Big Band, ,
, Big Band
Umo Jazz Orchestra
Plays The Music Of Bennie Wallace - Green & Yellow
1994, CD, Album, Pro Records (2), ,
, Big Band/Contemporary Jazz/Free Jazz
Umo Jazz Orchestra
The First Seven • UMO Plays BAT Jazz in Finland
1992
Seppo Rannikko Big Band
Sing Sing Sing
1983, Cass, Album, Play (3), JP-Musiikki OY
Jazz Society Big Band
Ready, Steady, Go !
1983, ,
, Big Band
Espoo Big Band
Live In Montreux
1982, LP, Album, EBB (3), ,
, Big Band
Pepe & Paradise
Pepe & Paradise 2.
1975
Pepe & Paradise
Pepe & Paradise
1973, Vinyl, ,
, Pop Rock/Soft Rock/Schlager
APPEARANCES +
Charles Williams
Love Is A Very Special Thing
2022, ,
, Soul
Various
The Sun Shines At Night - Giorgio Moroder Suomeksi 1972 - 1989
2022
Juhani Aaltonen, Esa Helasvuo, Teppo Hauta-aho, Edward Vesala / Edward Vesala Ensemble
Jazz Liisa Live In Studio 17 / 18
2018, CD, Comp, Svart Records, ,
, Free Jazz/Contemporary Jazz/Interview
Various
Dance For Your Life – Rare Finnish Disco & Funk 1976–1986
2018, CD, ,
, Disco/Funk
Pepe Ahlqvist
One Day Less One Day More - Anniversary Collection
2016, 2xCD, Comp, Bluelight Records, ,
, Blues Rock/Pop Rock/Harmonica Blues/Modern Electric Blues/Electric Blues/Country Blues/Chicago Blues/Acid Jazz/Downtempo/Big Band
Various
Eteenpäin! Suomi-Jazz 1960–1975
2013, 3xCD, Comp, Artie Music,
Various
Elä Ja Anna Toisten Kuolla - Helmiä John, Paul, George & Ringo -Laulukirjasta
2012, CD, Comp, Parlophone, ,
, Beat/Pop Rock
Various
Heitän Hetulaa - Helmiä Juice Leskisen Laulukirjasta
2012, 2xCD, Comp, Parlophone, ,
, Pop Rock/Schlager
Kari Tapio
Olen Suomalainen: Kaikki Levytykset 1972–1992
2011, 9xCD, Comp, RM + Box, WEA, Warner Music Finland Oy, ,
, Country/Soft Rock/Folk/Ballad/Schlager
Carola
Rakkauden Jälkeen - Kaikki Levytykset Ja Arkistojen Aarteita 1963-1988
2011, Box, Comp + 8xCD, Comp, WEA, ,
, Bossanova/Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Vocal/Schlager/Samba/Chanson
Carola
Rakkauden Jälkeen - 40 Hittiä Ja Harvinaista Helmeä
2011, 2xCD, Comp, WEA, ,
, Bossanova/Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Vocal/Schlager/Samba/Chanson
UMO* Plays The Music Of Pekka Pohjola
Beauty And The Beast
2010, CD, Album, UMO Recordings,
UMO* Plays The Music Of Raoul Björkenheim
Primal Mind
2010, CD, Album, UMO Production, UMO Production, ,
, Contemporary Jazz
Irwin Goodman
Vain Elämää - Kootut Levytykset 1965 - 1990
2010, Box, Comp, Boo + 14xCD, WEA, ,
, Pop Rock/Folk/Schlager
Kolera
Taudinkuva 1987-2010
2010, CD, Comp, Megamania
Harvest
Flyin' High, Runnin' Fast
2010, ,
, Prog Rock/Fusion/Jazz-Rock
Various / Henrik Otto Donner*
Parhaita Ottoja
2009, 2xCD, Comp, Love Records (4), ,
, Chanson/Schlager/Contemporary Jazz
Maarit
Siivet Saan / Nykyajan Lapsi
2009, ,
, Soul/Pop Rock/Funk/Ballad
Lapinlahden Linnut
Lennossa 1983-2008 (Sketsejä - Keikkoja - Kellarinauhoja)
2008, 3xDVD-V, Nordisk Special Marketing, ,
, Parody/Comedy
Various
Loveradio 2
2007, CD, Comp, Love Records (4), ,
, Chanson/Pop Rock/Prog Rock/New Wave/Jazz-Rock/Folk/Classic Rock
Kirka
Kaikki Singlet 1967-2007
2007, 8xCD, Comp + Box, WEA
Muska
Krokotiilirockista Kaipuuseen: 32 Pientä Ja Suurta Hittiä 1971-2007
2007, 2xCD, Comp, Capitol Records, ,
, Rock & Roll/Pop Rock
The Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra*
In Europe
2007, 2xCD, Comp, ITM ARCHIVES, 
,
, Big Band
Marion
Olkaa Hyvä! - Kaikki Singlet 1971 - 1986
2005, 4xCD, Comp, RM, Capitol Records, ,
, Ballad/Schlager
Hector
Hectobox – Kaikki Singlet 1965-2005
2005, 6xCD, Comp + Box, Capitol Records, ,
, Pop Rock/Soft Rock/Folk Rock/Acoustic/Folk/Prog Rock
Mike Oldfield
Exposed
2005, 2x DVD, 
,
, Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Art Rock/Prog Rock/Symphonic Rock
Carita Holmström
Jos Tänään Tuntis' Huomisen - Kaikki EMI-Levytykset 1973-1974
2004, 2xCD, Comp, Capitol Records, EMI, Oy EMI Finland Ab, ,
, Bossa Nova/Schlager/Folk/Easy Listening
Jaakko Salo
Uuno On Numero Yksi! (Musiikkia Uuno Turhapuro-elokuviin 1973-1998)
2003, CD, Album, Capitol Records, ,
, Soundtrack
Dave Lindholm
Lähes 50
2002, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Ranka Recordings,
Jaakko Löytty
Omakuva
1998, 2xCD, Comp, Profile Records (2)
Jake Voutilainen
Determination
1996, CD, ,
, Blues Rock
Various
Finnish Jazz '95 - Cool Jazz From North
1995, CD, Comp, RM, FIMIC,
Big Band/Avant-garde Jazz/Fusion/Jazz-Rock
Big Bad Family
Big Bad Family
1994, CD, Album, Final Mix Records, ,
, Big Band
Antti Vanninen*
Antti Vanninen
1994, Cass, Album, Bluebird (2), ,
, Schlager/Pop Rock
Janita
Sävyjä
1994, ,
, Synth-pop/Soul
Pelle Miljoona & Rockers
ABC
1993, ,
, Punk
Janita
Oma Planeetta
1993, CD, ,
, Synth-pop/Europop/Soul
Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra
A Touch Of Class
1992, CD, West Wind, ,
, Big Band/Post Bop
Arto Martiskainen
Nyt Bailataan
1992, 7", Single, Not On Label, Not On Label
Pave Maijanen
Kaikki Nämä Vuodet
1992, ,
, Pop Rock/Soft Rock
Lapinlahden Linnut
Grrr!
1992
Heikki Sarmanto, Umo Jazz Orchestra
Kalevala Fantasy
1992, ,
, Big Band/Contemporary Jazz
Dave Lindholm
Kissatanssit
1992
Antti Sarpila & Umo Jazz Orchestra
Tribute To Benny Goodman (Live In Concert)
1992, CD, ,
, Big Band/Swing
Various
Finnish Jazz '91 (What About Jazz In Finland?)
1991, CD, Comp, Finnish Jazz Federation, ,
, Avant-garde Jazz/Fusion/Jazz-Rock/Contemporary Jazz/Big Band
Henrik Otto Donner* Featuring Juhani Aaltonen With The Umo Jazz Orchestra
Dalens Ande (The Spirit Of The Valley) Ærophony By Henrik Otto Donner
1991, CD, Album, Beta (2)
The Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Big Band*
The Orchestra
1990, CD, West Wind, ,
, Big Band/Contemporary Jazz/Post Bop
The Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Big Band*
Body And Soul
1990, CD, West Wind, ,
, Big Band/Contemporary Jazz/Swing
Espoo Big Band Plays Sakari Kukko
Moonlight Caravan & Finnish Characters
1990, CD, Album, Espoo Big Band
Kojo
Pyöri Maa, Pyöri Kuu
1990, Vinyl, ,
, Pop Rock
Maarit
Jotain On Mulla Mielessäni
1990, ,
, Pop Rock/Soul
Sonja Lumme
Sonja
1990, ,
, Pop Rock/Schlager
First*
First Aid
1989, LP, Album, Finnlevy, ,
, Blues Rock/Folk Rock
Pepe Ahlqvist H.A.R.P.*
Pepe Ahlqvist H.A.R.P.
1989, Vinyl, ,
, Blues Rock/Pop Rock
UMO*, Muhal Richard Abrams
UMO Plays The Music Of Muhal Richard Abrams
1989, CD, ,
, Big Band/Experimental
The Bullworkers
Club Jam Sessions • Live
1989
Riki Sorsa
Roomanpunaista
1989, ,
, Soft Rock/Pop Rock
Christian-Charles De Plicque
Nothin' but the truth!
1989
The Bullworkers Featuring Niko Ahvonen
Open 7 Days 24 Hours
1988, 12", EP, Bulltone
The Bullworkers
Ritmos Tropicales
1988, 12", EP, Bulltone, ,
, Bossa Nova
Maarit
Tuskan Tanssi
1988,
Rinneradio
Rinneradio
1988, ,
, Experimental/Avant-garde Jazz
Aake Kalliala
Aake Presidentiksi
1987, LP, Album, Loch Ness
Ilkka Rantamäki
Borderline Case
1987, LP, Album, Iippo Records
Various
Syylliset Ja Syyttömät
1987
Heikki Sarmanto
Passions Of A Man - A Suite For Jazz Orchestra
1987, Vinyl,
Hillel Tokazier
Hillel Tokazier
1987, Vinyl,
Various
Finnish Jazz
1986, LP, Comp, FIMIC,
Kaija Koo
Kun Savukkeet On Loppuneet
1986, ,
, Pop Rock/Synth-pop
Sleepy Sleepers
Rock´y VI - Pölkyllä Päähän
1986, ,
, Rock & Roll/Parody
Pekka Pohjola
Flight Of The Angel
1986
Jarmo Savolainen
Jarmo Savolainen
1985, LP, Album, Kompass Records,
Umo New Music Orchestra*
Umo New Music Orchestra Plays The Music Of Koivistoinen & Linkola
1985, LP, Album, Finnlevy
Sakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Kuosmanen
1985, Vinyl,
Krazy Kats
Amerikaniskelmiä
1984, LP, Album, Sinetti
Jaakko Löytty
Laulu Yhteisestä Leivästä
1984
Bianca Morales & F.F.*
Our Party
1984
Susanna Haavisto, Saara Pakkasvirta, Harri Rantanen (2), Markku Riikonen
Laulusi Elää, Brel!
1984
Pave Maijanen
Maijanen
1984
Ami Aspelund
Fantasy Dream
1983, LP, Album, Polarvox, ,
, Soft Rock/Disco
Eero Koivistoinen & New Music Orchestra (UMO)*
Sea Suite
1983, LP, Album, EK-Production Oy, ,
, Contemporary Jazz/Modal/Fusion
Eero Koivistoinen & UMO*
Ultima Thule
1983, LP, Album, Pro Records (2), ,
, Fusion/Avant-garde Jazz/Contemporary Jazz
Pave Maijanen
Tanssivat Kengät
1983
Maarit
Nukun Radio Päällä
1983, Vinyl,
Dave Taylor
Mr. Rock!
1982, ,
, Rock & Roll
Mel Lewis And The Jazz Orchestra
Live In Montreux
1982, Vinyl, ,
, Big Band
Riki Sorsa
Changing Tunes
1981
Maarit
Elämän Maku
1981, ,
, Schlager
Buddy Rich
The Man From Planet Jazz
1980, Vinyl Translucent, 
,
, Big Band/Jazz-Funk
Maarit
Nykyajan Lapsi
1980, Vinyl, ,
, Synth-pop/Ballad/Disco
Eino Valtanen
Kuka Puolestani Itkee
1980, Vinyl, ,
, Schlager
UMO*
Umophilos
1979, LP, Album, RCA Victor, ,
, Big Band
Pepe Willberg
Päivä Tuskin Päättyis Kauniimmin
1979, LP, Album, Finnlevy, ,
, Schlager/Pop Rock/Disco
Kojo
So Mean
1979, Vinyl,
Lea Laven
Rotunainen
1979, Vinyl, ,
, Disco/Schlager
Mike Oldfield
Exposed
1979, 2x Vinyl CBS Aston Pressing, ,
, Prog Rock
Tapani Kansa
Sua Rakkaus Odottaa
1979, Vinyl, ,
, Schlager
Annika
Itseteossa
1978, LP, Album, Dig It (2)
Songilo
Songilo
1978, LP, Album, Rondo (3),
Orkesteri = Orchestra*
Tanssillista Viihdettä
1978, LP, Album, EMI, Fennica Nova,
O.J. Kivi
Susta Laulan
1978, Vinyl, ,
, Pop Rock/Disco
Thad Jones / Mel Lewis* & UMO*
Thad Jones, Mel Lewis & UMO
1978
Jukka Gustavson's Alone Together Orchestra*
...Jaloa Ylpeyttä Yletän....Ylevää Nöyryyttä Nousen
1978, Vinyl, ,
, Prog Rock/Jazz-Rock
Pepe Willberg
Olet Mulle Maailmain / Mennyt Kesä
1978
Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Orchestra*
One More Time!
1978
Mikko Alatalo & Coitus Inc.
Viimeinen Lehmipoika
1978, Vinyl,
Finnish Big Band Jazz
No Comments!
1977, LP, Album, Polarvox, ,
, Soul-Jazz/Big Band/Jazz-Funk
Pori Big Band & Ernie Wilkins
Pori Big Band & Ernie Wilkins
1977, LP, Album, Finlandia, Finlandia, ,
, Big Band/Fusion/Jazz-Funk/Jazz-Rock
Tapani Kansa
Mistä Rakkaus Alkoi
1977, Vinyl, ,
, Schlager/Rock & Roll/Classic Rock
Vesa-Matti Loiri
Vesku Helismaasta
1977
Reijo Taipale
Juhlavalssit
1977
Madame George
What's Happening?
1977
Kirka
Kaksi Puolta
1977, Vinyl, ,
, Pop Rock/Funk/Disco
Reijo Frank
Monella Menee Hyvin
1977
New Music Orchestra*
Our Latin Friends
1976, LP, Album, Konserttikeskus
Frank Robson
Stay Awhile
1976
Esko Linnavalli & New Music Orchestra*
A Good Time Was Had By All
1976, ,
, Hard Bop/Contemporary Jazz/Big Band
Cay Karlsson
O'Cay
1975, LP, Album, Top Voice, ,
, Soft Rock/Prog Rock
Lasse Mårtenson
Lasse Mårtenson Laulaa
1975, LP, Album, RCA Victor
Kirka
Tiukka Linja
1975, ,
, Pop Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Funk/Reggae
Maarit
Viis' Pientä
1975, ,
, Folk Rock/Soul/Modal/Funk
Kalle*
Hey-Baba-Re-Bop
1975
Muska
Muska
1973, Vinyl,
Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra*
The Complete Poland Concerts 1976 & 1978
2009, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Gambit Records, 
,
, Post Bop/Big Band/Swing
Mike Oldfield
Exposed
2005, 
,
, Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Art Rock/Prog Rock/Symphonic Rock
Mike Oldfield
Exposed
1997, ,
, Classic Rock/Prog Rock/Symphonic Rock
