Ari Lahdekorpi

Ari Lahdekorpi was born in Parkano, Finland but raised in central Canada. Ari has performed across Canada and the USA both as a sideman as well as a solo artist. His primary focus is on creating simple but emotive compositions, but a passion of improvisation adds complexity to the final result. Ari continues to perform in and around Vancouver BC. Notable gigs include: - Pinetop Perkins as a sideman - Frankie Laine as a sideman - Bobby Vinton as a sideman - Mamas and the Papas as a sideman - Paul Shaffer as a sideman - Howie Mandel as a backing musician - Bob Dylan (opening act) - Joe Cocker (opening act) - Foreigner (opening act) - Unsaid - musical score - Letters from Karelia - composer of original musical score - 10 solo albums / numerous jingles, recording sessions for various artists.http://www.myspace.com/arilahdekorpi