The Platypus Ensemble

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Platypus Ensemble is a Helsinki-based jazz band formed in 1997. It is one of Finland's most renowned chamber jazz ensembles and was active until 2008.


Artists
Sw Siddhamo bka Sid Hille (keyboards and composition)
Manuel Dunkel (saxophones)
Ari-Pekka (Ape) Anttila (bass)
Teppo Mäkynen (drums)
discography
2000 : Platypus
2003 : Gestalt
2005 : Satsang
2007 : Life@Play
2008 : Rite of Passage (Platypus Ensemble & Proton String Quartet)
videography
A three part series of the tour documentary Sounds and situations (2007), following the Platypus Ensemble on tour during 2003-2005 in Finland, Germany and France.
It includes backstage footage and interviews.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
see also
The Platypus Ensemble