Olli Soikkeli, a riveting finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul in a way that places him among the worthiest current day successors to the legacy of the great Django.”
Wall Street Journal
Olli Soikkeli was born in Nurmes, Finland and is now based in NYC. At an early age he was introduced to the music of the great Django Reinhardt and the Gypsy Jazz tradition, his primary focus. Olli has performed in jazz clubs and at festivals across Finland and toured Europe with Sinti Guitarist Paulus Schäfer. He has played with such notable artists as Bucky Pizzarelli, Sthochelo Rosenberg, Tommy Emmanuel, Andreas Öberg, Cyrille Aimee, Antti Sarpila and Marian Petrescu.
Since moving to New York City in 2014, Olli has performed in legendary venues including Town Hall, Birdland, the Blue Note and Lincoln Center.
Lineup features Olli Soikkeli on guitar, Paul Sikivie on bass and Joe Peri on drums.
No music charge, $25 food & drink minimum per person. Performance begins at 7:00, doors open 4:30