Way To reviews and features
Eero’s debut has been well received! It’s incredible to think that Kulttuuritoimitus awarded the album a five-star rating on the very day it was released!
Read the review by Maria Nyrhinen in Finnish (use Google translate for English version!): Aisteja, älyä ja mielikuvitusta – arviossa Eero Savelan Way To -albumi – Kulttuuritoimitus
Also want to mention One Man’s Jazz from Canada featuring “Phantasm” on the show, around 2h mark:
Fosterchild, Jim Black, Mathieu Donarier & Armaroli/Piccolo/Sharp article @ All About Jazz
Way To is here!
Join us in celebrating the long-awaited debut from trumpeter Eero Savela. An artist whose unmistakable tone has lifted countless acclaimed recordings. With Way To, he steps confidently into the spotlight, revealing a voice that’s entirely his own.
QUOTES
“Savela has composed six strong melodies that clearly place him within the jazz tradition. At times, echoes of Tomasz Stańko’s melancholic spirit emerge, and Savela’s honest, gritty trumpet tone only deepens the impression.”
-Valonkuvia blog – read full review in Finnish: HERE!
“An artistic vision so comprehensive and refined that it occasionally dazzles.”
-Tidens Larm blog – read full review in Swedish 22.8. onwards HERE!
Featured Musicians:
🎺 Eero Savela – trumpet
🎹 Seppo Kantonen – wurlitzer electric piano
🎸 Eero Tikkanen – double bass
🥁 Joonas Leppänen – drums
🎶 Erno Haukkala – trombone (featured on two tracks)
STREAM
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VINYL
Available now on Mustik Motel Webshop & Bandcamp. Pre-orders starts shipping now as well as distribution to all well-equipped stores. Please follow our social media for store updates!
Eero Savela – Way To
Eero Savela Debut Album Way To!
Album: Eero Savela – Way To
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Buy digital at: Bandcamp
Album origins
Sometimes, the universe simply clicks. It was after one of Tahmela Six‘s gigs that Jarno—one half of Mustik Motel—posed a question to Eero: Is it finally time for your debut?
The timing couldn’t have been better. Eero had already begun piecing together material for an album, and Jarno’s encouragement was the spark that set everything in motion. Musicians were gathered, studio time was booked, and the result? A truly timeless record—one that we are thrilled to share with you!
Album info
With Way To, Eero Savela steps forward as a composer and solo artist, shaping a jazz album that is as personal as it is expansive. Every composition on the record is his own, reflecting the sounds he wants to share with audiences—sounds that speak, question, and evolve.
Way To is more than just compositions on paper—it’s a living, breathing dialogue between seasoned musicians. Seppo Kantonen (Wurlitzer electric piano), Joonas Leppänen (drums), Eero Tikkanen (double bass), and guest artist Erno Haukkala (trombone on two tracks) each bring their distinct voices into the mix, elevating the music beyond its initial framework. Their improvisational interplay and musical conversations deepen the album’s essence, creating a rich, evolving soundscape that transforms the listening experience.
Sonically, Way To exists in a space between contemporary jazz and ’70s jazz-funk—melding modern expression with the groove-driven energy of an earlier era. Through this collaboration, Savela not only presents his own compositions—he also uncovers new dimensions within his own sound.
Musicians
Eero Savela (trumpet)
Seppo Kantonen (wurlizer electric piano)
Joonas Leppänen (drums)
Eero Tikkanen (double bass)
First review of Way To
Eero’s album is still a few weeks ahead. Jukka from blog called Valon Kuvia was kind enough to revie this forthcoming album. Thank you! Here are links to the review:
- In Finnish: Eero Savela: Way To (Mustik Motel, 2025)
- In English by Google Translate: Eero Savela: Way To (Mustik Motel, 2025)
Single: Eero Savela – Timangi
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Buy digital at: Bandcamp
Timangi is here!
Second single from the trumpeter Eero Savela’s debut album is out!
Way To debut album
Countdown begins! Eero Savela’s debut album Way To drops 21st of August. Pre-orders available now at Mustik Motel Webshop and Bandcamp! Secure your copy!
Timangi Drops July 10
Second single from the trumpeter Eero Savela’s debut album Way To drops next week.
Jarno, the other half of Mustik Motel, describes the single like this:
“When flowing water meets a shallow bed, it lifts – the surface stretching as sunlight dances across it. You notice bright, diamond patterns where sun and stream meet. A rock stands silent, unchanged for a thousand years. And after the rain… summer arrives.”
Listen to Timangi on all major streaming services upon release.
Single: Eero Savela – Venus
For years, Eero Savela has shaped his own sound across countless albums, single releases, and live performances—always a vital force within other artists’ work. Now, it’s his time.
Some say the Roman goddess Venus possessed persuasive powers rooted in magic and charm, with her name possibly linked to the Latin word venenum—a potion of love, or perhaps poison.
Now, Venus arrives in musical form, the first single from Eero’s anticipated debut album Way To, coming this August. Surrender to the grace of the spell.
Listen at: SPOTIFY, TIDAL and all other major streaming services!
Buy digital at: Bandcamp