JAAKKO AROLA (SOLO)
Amplified solo bass clarinet
Jaakko Arola - amplified and modified bass clarinet
Jaakko Arola is a musician, improviser, composer and instrument-maker from Finland. Arola plays multiple traditional and western woodwind instruments. His current practice is centred around expanding the acoustic timbral possibilities of the bass clarinet. Arola's long-form compositions explores the bass clarinet as a polyphonic instrument, utilizing shimmering multiphonics, harmonic interference and slowly evolving drones. Additionally Arola uses handcrafted mouthpieces and playing techniques influenced by the diverse sonic aesthetics of traditional flutes.
Jaakko Arola is a musician, improviser, composer and instrument-maker from Finland. Arola plays multiple traditional and western woodwind instruments. His current practice is centred around expanding the acoustic timbral possibilities of the bass clarinet. Arola's long-form compositions explores the bass clarinet as a polyphonic instrument, utilizing shimmering multiphonics, harmonic interference and slowly evolving drones. Additionally Arola uses handcrafted mouthpieces and playing techniques influenced by the diverse sonic aesthetics of traditional flutes.
VIDEOS
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Excerpts from the solo set
Two pieces exploring the bass clarinet as a polyphonic instrument and three pieces treating the bass clarinet as a member of the flute family.
Improvisation with overtone flute mouthpiece
Improvisation on bass clarinet with overtone flute mouthpiece.
Solo set at Mengi, Reykjavík
Short 15 minute solo set. Live at Mengi, Reykjavík 14.11.2025
Work in progress recordings of compositions
Demo recordings. Work in progress.
1. three first movements of a composition
2. second movement of another composition
1. three first movements of a composition
2. second movement of another composition