Let's make this birthday one to remember.

55 years old (Born on January 19, 1970)

Happy Birthday, Iiro Rantala! May your day swing harder than a Trio Töykeät encore and be filled with more improvisation than your legendary jazz solos. Your fingers dance across the keys faster than most of us can say "Finnish jazz," and your music continues to charm audiences worldwide.

From dazzling festival crowds to captivating intimate venues, you've proven that Finnish jazz isn't just cool—it's downright hilarious at times. Here's hoping this year brings you even more standing ovations, spontaneous jam sessions, and perhaps fewer requests for "Free Bird." Keep tickling those ivories; the world needs your joyful melodies!