The way percussionist Mika Kallio plays has always been characterized by breadth, a sensitive way of listening and an ability to make the drums truly enrich the sound of the ensemble he is a part of. His fourth solo album, Gong Odyssey (2022), featuring gongs of different sizes, was released to a rapturous reception. Live, Kallio’s ensemble courageously ventures into uncharted territory and conjures an ocean of sound where ambient meets improvisation and time ceases to be an issue.

The way percussionist **Mika Kallio** plays has always been characterized by breadth, a sensitive way of listening and an ability to make the drums truly enrich the sound of the ensemble he is a part of. His fourth solo album, **Gong Odyssey** (2022), featuring gongs of different sizes, was released to a rapturous reception. Live, Kallio’s ensemble courageously ventures into uncharted territory and conjures an ocean of sound where ambient meets improvisation and time ceases to be an issue.

Mika Kallio Gong Odyssey

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