Kalle OITTINEN

Kalle OITTINEN, JLV ambassador musician, with his instrument equipped with a JLV ligature

JLV AMBASSADOR

« Love at First Blow & Ease »

A true love at first blow from the very first note!
JLV Ligatures offer unmatched ease of play and allow you to achieve the exact sound you are seeking.

THE BIOGRAPHY OF KALLE OITTINEN

Finnish saxophonist, passionate and renowned educator, Kalle Oittinen combines classical performance, contemporary creation, and high-level teaching.

A member of prestigious ensembles and co-artistic director of the Pirkanmaa Saxophone Festival, he stands out as a key figure in the Finnish saxophone scene.

Kalle Oittinen is a classical saxophonist and educator based in Tampere, Finland.

 

He serves as Lecturer of Saxophone at the Tampere Conservatoire and also teaches at two prestigious institutions: Tampere University of Applied Sciences and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.

 

A Passionate and Versatile Performer

 

An active and eclectic musician, Kalle regularly performs in both classical and contemporary repertoire.

 

He collaborates with ensembles such as:

 

Aava Saxophone Quartet

 
TampereRaw

 
Tampere Philharmonic

 
➤ And other prestigious ensembles

 

Alongside his performance career, he is co-artistic director of the Pirkanmaa Saxophone Festival, a major event celebrating the saxophone through concerts, masterclasses, and educational projects.

HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT

Love at first blow!

I became an immediate fan of JLV Ligatures the

moment I tried them.

They allow me to play with ease and produce the exact

sound I desire.

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