Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on December 01, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Mika Pohjola! You're not just aging gracefully; you're improvising your way through life like a true jazz maestro. From captivating audiences worldwide to becoming one of your generation's most prolific jazz musicians, you've certainly hit all the right notes.

Whether it's your mesmerizing performances or innovative compositions, you continue to inspire us all. May this birthday bring you as much joy as you've given listeners over the years—and may your next solo be even more legendary than the last. Keep swinging and grooving, Mika—because in jazz (and birthdays), timing is everything!