The group AR Quartet, formerly known as Artturi Ronka Quartet, is made up of four young musicians hailing from Helsinki. The music of the group is marked by lively and energetic interplay as well as refined compositions, most often written by Artturi Ronka. AR Quartet won the title of “We Jazz Rising Star” in Helsinki at the inaugural We Jazz Festival. Ronka was also awarded the “Artists of the Year” prize at the Pori Jazz Festival 2013. The band was awarded the Finnish final of the “Young Nordic Jazz Comets” competition in May 2012. They also represented Finland at the international showcase in Copenhagen in Denmark. AR Quartet was awarded the second prize in the international jazz hoeilaart competition in September 2012. Fredriksson Music, a Helsinki-based label, released the band’s debut album in March 2014. from http://artturironka.fi
