Soul What? is a soul/jazz band lead by bassist, manager and visionary leader Eevalotta Matikainen. The band’s repertoire consists of original compositions: vocal songs in English and instrumental pieces. In this quintet each musician’s own personality is strongly highlighted in the way they perform their music.

Soul What? feat. Joonatan Rautio is a super-energetic and virtuosic soul/jazz quintet from Finland. Soul What? has released two albums “What Lies Ahead” and “The Silver Lining” and in 2025 they will release their third album. Intensive live energy, shrilling improvisations, soulful vocals and explosive drumming is what audience around Finland have experienced on the groups past gigs. Soul What? plays original music, both instrumental tunes and vocal pieces sung by soulful singer/pianist Mikael Svarvar. Together with one of Finlands foremost jazz musician and internationally appreciated saxophone virtuoso, Joonatan Rautio, the group offers you music you won’t soon forget.

SOUL WHAT? Feat. Joonatan Rautio
Joonatan Rautio – saxophone
Mikael Svarvar – vocals, wurlizer, grand piano
Martin Söderbacka – guitar
Toni Porthén/Jussi Lehtonen – drums
Eevalotta Matikainen – bass, band leader

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