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Meriheini Luoto – Exploring boundaries
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Meriheini Luoto – Exploring boundaries

Meriheini Luoto – Exploring boundaries

Folklore narratives, binaural recording techniques, free improvisation and electronics are some of violinist Meriheini Luoto’s tools.

Amanda Kauranne

November 29, 2019

2019
True richness of invention
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True richness of invention

True richness of invention

"The artistic level on the recording is thoroughly high, and the richness of the composer’s invention opens up new perspectives by every listening."

Anna Pulkkis

November 22, 2019

2019
Iiro Rantala - A giant comes of age
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Iiro Rantala - A giant comes of age

Iiro Rantala - A giant comes of age

After recording for renowned jazz labels like Blue Note/EMI and Verve/Universal, Iiro Rantala now enjoys life in the indie field. Always eager to help young musicians get ahead, the piano superstar is giving back more than ever.

Petri Silas

November 13, 2019

2019
A trio in transit
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A trio in transit

A trio in transit

"Bold openings, world class piano playing and top shelf compositions aside, the real showstopper on Art in Motion is the intricate interplay and collective chemistry."

Petri Silas

November 7, 2019

2019
Time Warp from the 60s
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Time Warp from the 60s

Time Warp from the 60s

"The bite-sized songs are multifaceted, both rhythmically and concerning the chord changes, still without losing their charming easy-going feel."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

November 7, 2019

2019
Warm but Hot
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Warm but Hot

Warm but Hot

"Sami Linna’s record can be conceived as a kind of road map to the groovy jazz styles of the 60s. But even if the roads are the same as before, the paving is better and lanes broader."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

November 7, 2019

2019
Electric Mopo
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Electric Mopo

Electric Mopo

“The sound of a band bursting with life and new ideas as it begins its second decade.”

Wif Stenger

November 7, 2019

2019
Maximum teamwork
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Maximum teamwork

Maximum teamwork

"The idea of the compositions on this album seems to be a unity of all elements, rather than melody statements followed by soloistic explorations."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

November 7, 2019

2019
Stirring spiritual jazz
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Stirring spiritual jazz

Stirring spiritual jazz

“Loose-limbed and ecstatic, this live set is a refreshing change and hopefully a harbinger of things to come.”

Wif Stenger

November 7, 2019

2019