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A well-blended Palette
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A well-blended Palette

A well-blended Palette

"The sound palette of the trio is definitely interesting, and even exciting, despite all ear candy that has reached one’s auditory organs for decades."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

October 3, 2018

2018
Smells like Berlin
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Smells like Berlin

Smells like Berlin

"​A bubbling cauldron of avantgarde rock, psychedelic jazz, art pop and echoes of the 1980s 'no wave' weirdness, KUU! references a vast amount of influences yet still manages to project a firm and original identity."

Petri Silas

October 3, 2018

2018
Jazz and Not
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Jazz and Not

Jazz and Not

"The album being so well-organized and aurally multi-faceted, it is at times hard to fathom that the music was improvised and recorded during a single session."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

October 3, 2018

2018
Less is more, QED
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Less is more, QED

Less is more, QED

"Excellent job, one and all."

Petri Silas

October 3, 2018

2018
When the interpretation exceeds the original
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When the interpretation exceeds the original

When the interpretation exceeds the original

"Nevertheless, the shining star of Around Again is undisputedly Iro Haarla. It is her inimitable, spectral touch that carries the music at least as far as it originally travelled in the hands of Carla Bley."

Petri Silas

October 3, 2018

2018
Mo’ Better Lassy
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Mo’ Better Lassy

Mo’ Better Lassy

"Concerning the musical styles on this record, Lassy & co. most likely has faith in the old proverb saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

October 3, 2018

2018
Hard bop, soft touch
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Hard bop, soft touch

Hard bop, soft touch

"The interplay between the hard-charging and the low-key provides a tantalising backdrop for Paakki’s masterful playing and compositions."

Wif Stenger

October 3, 2018

2018
Postcard from Berlin
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Postcard from Berlin

Postcard from Berlin

"A tasting menu of contemporary Finnish jazz recorded at Berlin’s Monarch Bar."

Wif Stenger

October 3, 2018

2018
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October 1, 2018

2018