Bio
About My Background, Projects and Work as a Musician
I am a saxophonist, recorder player and singer whose work ranges from concert halls and festivals to private celebrations, corporate events and artistic projects.
On this page you will find a short biography, professional materials and more information about my background as a musician.
Eero Saunamäki
Eero Saunamäki is a Finnish saxophonist, recorder player and singer known for his versatility, distinctive artistic voice and strong stage presence. His work ranges from event music and private celebrations to concert halls, from early music to contemporary music, and from personal artistic projects to audience-friendly concert concepts.
Saunamäki moves naturally between different styles, line-ups and performance settings. As a saxophonist and singer, he works widely in live ensembles, private events, concerts and his own artistic projects. His performances combine presence, style, atmosphere and an approachable connection with the audience.
As a singer, he is especially drawn to pop, soul and jazz. He often combines vocals, saxophone and recorder in ways that make his performances personal, versatile and memorable.
As a recorder player, Saunamäki is one of the best-known performers in his field in Finland. He has appeared as a soloist with more than ten Finnish symphony orchestras and premiered numerous new works. His artistic work is defined by personal expression, strong stage presence and a desire to expand the way audiences experience the recorder.
He has collaborated with many leading conductors and composers. BIS Records released Kalevi Aho’s recorder concerto with Saunamäki as soloist in 2023.
As a saxophonist, Saunamäki has appeared as a soloist with Saimaa Sinfonietta, the Lapland Chamber Orchestra and Vaasa City Orchestra, and has worked with several leading Finnish orchestras. As a member of Aava Saxophone Quartet, he has performed for more than ten years in concert series around Finland and premiered new music by Finnish composers. He also works as a saxophonist in the Finnish Guards Band.
In addition to performing, Saunamäki works as a pedagogue, creates new concert concepts and actively develops his own artistic projects. He teaches at the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki and serves as Executive Director and one of the Artistic Planners of the BRQ Vantaa Festival.
His work combines artistic ambition, communication, curiosity and a strong connection with audiences.
Professional Materials
Below you will find additional materials, including biographies, repertoire lists and performance information.
Upcoming Performances
25 September 2026 – Private event, Helsinki
MC, saxophonist and lead vocalist with a band at a corporate event
29 September 2026 – Luxembourg
Solo recorder concert
4 October 2026 – Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki
Recorder and saxophone concert with Kirill Kozlovski
8 October 2026 – Rajamäki Church, Nurmijärvi
Timeless Bach & Free Sounds concert with saxophonist Esa Pietilä
10 October 2026 – Helsinki Music Centre (Camerata), Helsinki
Concert with the Aava Saxophone Quartet
17 October 2026 – Private event, Tampere
Birthday performance with a band
20–22 October 2026 – Vaasa
Recorder soloist in Art Testers concerts with the Vaasa City Orchestra
20 October 2026 – Private event, Helsinki
Saxophonist at a corporate event
1 November 2026 at 3 p.m. – Savonlinna Cathedral
Church concert with the Savonlinna Orchestra
4 November 2026 at 7 p.m. – Sibelius Museum, Turku
Sibbe Live! concert on recorder and saxophone with Kirill Kozlovski
10 November 2026 – Leppävaara Church, Espoo
Timeless Bach & Free Sounds concert with saxophonist Esa Pietilä
27 November 2026 at 7 p.m. – Minato City Center for Traditional Culture, Tokyo
Solo recorder recital
1 December 2026 at 11 a.m. – Hommura Elementary School, Tokyo
School concert
4 December 2026 – Private event, Helsinki
Lead vocalist with a band at a corporate event
7 December 2026 at 6 p.m. – Puotila Chapel, Helsinki
Christmas Cheer concert with Pete Nikkinen
8 December 2026 at 6 p.m. – Sastamala Main Library
Recorder Guru concert
9 December 2026 at 7 p.m. – Oulunkylä Church, Helsinki
Christmas Cheer concert with Pete Nikkinen
14 December 2026 at 6 p.m. – Huopalahti Church, Helsinki
Christmas Cheer concert with Pete Nikkinen
19 December 2026 – Suomenlinna Church
Christmas concert
21 December 2026 – Olaus Petri Church
Christmas concert
22 December 2026 at 6 p.m. – Porvoo Cathedral
Christmas Cheer concert with Pete Nikkinen
29–30 January 2027 – Messukeskus, Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Educa fair
5 February 2027 – Private event, Helsinki
Lead vocalist and saxophonist with a band
25 February 2027 – Kouta Hall, Kaukametsä, Kajaani
Timeless Bach & Free Sounds concert with Esa Pietilä
8–11 March 2027 – Hattula
Recorder Guru school concerts
12–16 April 2027 – Salo
Recorder Guru school concerts
10 July 2027 – Kuopio
Wedding, DJ & sax
17 July 2027 – Helsinki
Wedding, DJ & sax