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Don’t let the name fool you
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Don’t let the name fool you

Don’t let the name fool you

"While this hard-swinging combo is stylistically firmly rooted in the past, the delivery is rather fresh."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

April 8, 2021

2021
Leading from the bassline
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Leading from the bassline

Leading from the bassline

"Mäensivu also has three strong originals on the disc, saving the best for last: closing tune The Lemur is also the perfect showcase for her bass playing, scampering agilely as a lemur up a tree."

Wif Stenger

April 8, 2021

2021
Multi-instrumentalists and eight drummers in acoustic landscapes
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Multi-instrumentalists and eight drummers in acoustic landscapes

Multi-instrumentalists and eight drummers in acoustic landscapes

"There seems to be no bounds to the sheer imagination poured into the sound worlds and effects inhabiting this album."

Laura Korhonen

April 8, 2021

2021
Cinematic meditations
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Cinematic meditations

Cinematic meditations

"Mostly acoustic with discreet electronic underpinning, this is simply beautiful music with some of the husk left on."

Wif Stenger

April 8, 2021

2021
Jazz tradition with modern spices
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Jazz tradition with modern spices

Jazz tradition with modern spices

"Riitta Paakki and her band never show off. They work together admirably well, delivering a delightful musical experience."

Marita Nyrhinen

April 8, 2021

2021
Eminently competent Finnish jazz vocalist
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Eminently competent Finnish jazz vocalist

Eminently competent Finnish jazz vocalist

"Aili Ikonen is a breath of fresh air in the firmament of Finnish contemporary vocal artists and vocal jazz."

Marita Nyrhinen

April 8, 2021

2021
A grower and a keeper
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A grower and a keeper

A grower and a keeper

"Perhaps that’s Kämäräinen’s superpower: He manages to sound like a bandmember even when occupying the sonic space all by himself. What an absolute gem of a disc Timo Kämäräinen has come up with."

Petri Silas

April 8, 2021

2021
Organic meets synthetic
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Organic meets synthetic

Organic meets synthetic

"This interim release is clearly ready for post-pandemic parties – and who isn’t?"

Wif Stenger

April 8, 2021

2021
Manipulating time
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Manipulating time

Manipulating time

"The delicate interplay flourishes on the tetchy and heavy groove of Zomp, the hypnotic pulse of Kobi and the polyrhythmic drive of Telemagenta. Live Recordings 2019–2020 is a slam dunk of restrained energy and vivid communication."

Petri Silas

April 8, 2021

2021