"Iiro Rantala is a pianist sensation who makes the strongest case I know to believe in reincarnation because his pianistic technique, sensivity musically speaks of depths which apear impossible to have been achieved in this lifetime alone, and one feels certain this musical life must have begun years ago in previous lives, in other hands in other times. And of his 2 worthy band members, Eerik and Rami, they also are musicians of the highest order, displaying abilities and sensitivities far beoynd their years. They stand out in the world class of jazz players and "G'day" should bring them the attention they deserve. In addition all three palyers function marvelously as a group able to bring all the levels of empathy... from transparent loosesness to machine-like tightness. It is possible they were reincarnated as a group??? I guess anything is possible...!"

- Gil Goldstein, New York City, August 1993.


"When I first heard Iiro and Rami play I was totally bowled over...knocked out. I immeatedly started recommending them for works; Iiro for the Mingus band and Rami for Miles Evans (Gil Evans Music). I also started hiring them... then they started hiring me! I think Trio Töykeät record is great! It is creative, musical and funny, just like Iiro. I did a concert in Finland with the Trio and I was very impressed with all of themn. Iiro is one of the best musicians I ever known. A RARE talent... Rami is one of the few drummers who can play fusion and jazz equally well, and Eerik the bass player is very solid amd plays excellently with them.

- Lew Soloff, New York City, August 1993


"Pianist Iiro Rantala, bassist Eerik Siitasaari and drummer Rami Eskelinen pack more frenetic energy into one piece of music than most of us fit into the lifetime."

-Mark Gonsalves-Gunn, Australia, 1993


"The most exciting performance of the festival was by Finnish ensemble , Trio Töykeät... Their music at Montsalvat in January was exhilarating and beautiful... The audience erupted into a frenzy after every solo..."

-Jessica Nocholas, Herald Sun, Melbourne, Australia, February 1994


"Finland's Trio Töykeät blew out of the room at Olims Canberra Hotel- Each of the players was talented, inventive and confident of ability to blast."

- Michael Foster, Canberra Times, australia, February 1994


"One of the most enjoyable and satisfying performances ever.. brilliant individual musicianship combining to create real ensemble music..."

- Ian Pearce, pianist, composer, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, February 1994


"Trio Töykeät contains a rare accumulation of talent and sense of style unequalled on Finland. Iiro Rantala represents a load of energy which seems to be inexhaustible."

- Lauri Karvonen, Helsingin Sanomat, Helsinki, Finland, April 1992