Finnish musicians died because of Cardiovascular disease

Here are 1 famous musicians from Finland died in Cardiovascular disease:

Edward Vesala

Edward Vesala (February 15, 1945 Mäntyharju-April 12, 1999 Helsinki) also known as Edward Vesala - Sound and Fury or Vesala, Edward was a Finnish , .

Discography: , Nan Madol, Satu, Invisible Storm, Ode to the Death of Jazz, Lumi, Mau-Mau, , Lill' Lisa and . Genres he performed include Jazz.

Edward Vesala was not only a jazz musician, but also a composer and a percussionist. He started his music career in the late 1960s as a member of the jazz band Eero Koivistoinen Quartet. Throughout his career, Vesala collaborated with a variety of musicians and groups, including the Finnish National Opera, the Tapiola Sinfonietta, and the Nordic Jazz Quintet.

In addition, Vesala was a highly regarded teacher of improvisational music. He taught at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and provided workshops throughout Europe. He also wrote several books on music theory and improvisation.

Vesala's compositions are characterized by their innovative use of percussion, featuring a variety of traditional and non-traditional percussion instruments. His music is known for its unique blend of jazz with elements of rock, folk and contemporary classical music.

Vesala was highly acclaimed in Finland and internationally, winning several awards for his work. He passed away in 1999 at the age of 54, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential Finnish jazz musicians of all time.

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