M. Innanen is one of the strongest forces supporting Helsinki's improv scene. The Finn, who plays saxophones of various tones, has long ceased to be a relevant musician only for the listeners of his country. Finland is too narrow a playground for this talented musician. He is an active musician involved in the global free jazz community. His discography is decorated with albums with such US greats as William Parker or Andrew Cyrille or the European free jazz legend Han Bennink. in 2022 In the prestigious "DownBeat" critics poll, Mr. Innanen became the winner of the "Rising Star" category.
