Carola & Heikki Sarmanto Trio represents a landmark collaboration in Finnish jazz. Bringing together the soulful, expressive voice of Carola (Carola Christina Standertskjöld-Liemola, 1941–1997) and the innovative piano artistry of Heikki Sarmanto, one of Finland’s foremost jazz composers and bandleaders, the trio blended Scandinavian lyricism with American jazz traditions. Their partnership produced some of the most memorable recordings in Finnish jazz history, celebrated for their emotive depth, sophisticated harmonies, and timeless interpretation of both jazz standards and original compositions.