The members of the renowned Finnish jazz trio Hot Heros have been playing together since the early 2000s. The trio's inaugural words were said in 2014 on a New York concert trip, where the members noticed a worn-out, out-of-use sign that read 'Hot Heros'. Their music, often influenced by folk traditions, embraces both ecstatic, spiritual free jazz and lyrical, sophisticated compositions. Consisting of drummer Janne Tuomi, bassist Ville Rauhala, and saxophonist Sami Sippola, the versatile trio have collaborated with numerous artists, like pianist Iro Haarla, rap poet Hannibal, singer-songwriter Janne Laurila, and guitarist Matti Salo. Known for their fierce live shows, Hot Heros have also released seven albums: Fill Up With Old Time Salvation (2016), Folkjazz from Finland (2018), Days After The Rodeo (2019), Tässä ja nyt (2019), Vodjanoi (2020), Nuotiosavua (2021) and Katajainen (2022). The band's second album Folkjazz From Finland was nominated for the Jazz-Emma award in 2018.