Sons of Chipotle

Sons of Chipotle is the result of two free-spirited musicians joining forces for an unbridled sonic adventure. Cellist extraordinaire Anssi Karttunen and musical virtuoso John Paul Jones are giants in their respective fields. Armed with electronics, mandolin, piano and cello, they meet for a stunning showcase of improvised music. Both Jones and Karttunen shared a close friendship with Kaija Saariaho and were held in high regard by her.

Numerous composers created new works for Anssi Karttunen, including Saariaho; he premiered several of his pieces. John Paul Jones, the founding member and musical genius behind Led Zeppelin, has collaborated with a wide range of artists as a bandleader, arranger and composer since the early 1960s. In a world divided by conflict and borders, the Sons of Chipotle stand firm in their belief in openness and human connection, free from judgment.