Pauli Lyytinen is a Helsinki based saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist and composer. Lyytinen´s approach to music is always improvisatory and experimental regardless of the genre. As saxophonist he´s been studying and exploring widely extended sounds and techniques and the use of effect pedals with acoustic sax. This has led him into the world of electro acoustic sounds and possibilities of solo orchestrations. He´s also familiar with electronical instruments like the electric wind instrument (EWI), variety of synthesizers, samplers and drum machines. Lyytinen has made over 80 tours and performed on numerous amount of festivals and clubs in Europe, Africa, South America and Asia with his own bands since 2006. He´s released 25 albums with his own groups since 2008. The musical range spreads from free improvisation and free jazz to experimental pop, ambient and contemporary classical music. Lyytinen´s own bands are Pauli Lyytinen Magnetia Orkesteri, Pauli Lyytinen Machinery, Pauli Lyytinen Rabbit Hole, Elifantree, Sole Azul, Equally Stupid etc. He also plays in groups like Anni Elif - Edith, Raoul Björkenheim eCsTaSy, Mikko Innanen 10+, Astro Can Caravan and Jean Erik.