Ari Lahdekorpi is a Finnish-Canadian musician and composer. Born in Parkano, Finland, Ari came to Canada in the arms of his parents as a toddler and was raised in Northern Manitoba. Upon graduating Ari embarked on a career as a musician. Since then Ari has released 10 independent CDs, written music for Film and Television and has performed as a sideman for various pop, blues, and jazz artists.
Artists that Ari Lahdekorpi has worked with include: Bobby Vinton, Frankie Laine, Howie Mandel, Jason Carter, Flamenco Caravan, Pinetop Perkins, Bo Diddley, AC Reed, Roy Young, Mamas & Papas, Rhonda Hart, Byron O'Donnell, Melanie Doane, and Paul Shaffer (David Letterman).