A split vinyl album, more associated with the punk movement, now combines the Tampere's finest in the Finnish spiritual jazz and world music scene unveiling new and fresh unreleased material.
As documented on the critically acclaimed albums ‘Soutu’ (2012) and ‘Mykorritsan valtakunta’ (2014), this colourful and extraordinary Finnish group draws on a variety of sources such as free improvisation, the European schlager tradition, marching band music and soundtrack melodies when creating their aural canvases of miracle and wonder.
Made whole by the talents of trumpeter Tommi Kolunen and bass player Ville Rauhala, who also writes music for the collective, Rakka is all about refining their intricate interplay and conveying an ever expanding spectrum of emotions. And just like audience reactions from cities such as London and Berlin prove, the organic sound of the quintet, ranging from melacholy dirges to spiritual outbursts of joy and beyond, is highly contagious by nature.
Side A: Rakka
1. Eskosfääri Vuorinen 05:01
2. Kauramoottori Vuorinen 05:46
3. Ikuisilta näyttävät tähdet Vuorinen 05:02
4. Kuuma Narttu Vuorinen 05:50
RAKKA
Kusti Vuorinen: organ, accordion, percussion, mbira
Tommi Kolunen: trumpet
Masa Orpana: tenor saxophone, clarinet
Ville Rauhala: double bass
Janne Tuomi: drums, percussion
+Inari Ruonamaa: alto saxophone on Kauramoottori
All songs written by Kusti Vuorinen
Recorded by Kusti Vuorinen, Antti Ilola and Pekka Pirttikangas
Mixed by Pentti Dassum
Managed by Annamaija Music Company
Like a breath of scorching air, the trio blazed through the competition leaving behind unforgettable shows – sometimes with guests like saxophonist Juhani Aaltonen, guitarist Raoul Björkenheim and trumpeter Verneri Pohjola – and nine albums such as ’Vaarat vastukset’ (2008), ’Hoojaa’ (2011) and ’Yöstä aamun kynnykselle’ (2013) before coming to a watershed.
After well-received shows in London and New York City and a full ten years of action behind them, Black Motor underwent the first line-up change when Tane Kannisto replaced Sippola as the reedsman. However, determined to face every challenge vigorous as ever, the rough and ready Black Motor now became even more headstrong about taking rootsy high-octane improvisation to the next level.
Side B: Black Motor
1. Longer The Distance, Sweeter The Sound Rauhala 05:10
2. Lähempänä Taivasta Rauhala 04:51
3. A Sudden Twist… (and then it hurts) Rauhala 03:30
4. Ich habe dich schon vergessen Rauhala 08:06
BLACK MOTOR
Jouni “Tane” Kannisto tenor saxophone, flute, bells
Ville Rauhala: double bass
Simo Laihonen: drums
Compositions Ville Rauhala, arrangements BM
Recorded and mixed by Juuso Nordlund at JJ Studio, Tampere
Mastered by Jaakko Viitalähde
Liner notes by Petri Silas
Cover art by Kai Johansson
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