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Our mind creates our body. The body, the canon of song that flies with emotional stasis, and dies with perception malaise.
Far from self-observed construction this music connects with the spirit.
Dr. Julian Thayer embarks upon a journey that engages the listener.
This telescopic view of musical depth places us in the midst of a sound environment that many could imagine as Highway One of the Milky Way, only these stars are confined to light in the form of sound. The succinct sonic clarity of the recording places the listener amid objective and fertile musical movements.
Though the titles may suggest a conventional compact disc format, one could start anywhere in the recording and find a familiar story being told. The listener can embrace beginnings and endings, but what we hear in the whole is incremental events that paint with several brush and pallet strokes, a path charged with colorful peaks and hypnotic textures.
The homogeny of the ensemble is achieved with mercurial communication and intuitive collective improvisation. The chemistry yields iconoclastic treatments of modern sound and ancient feelings. Their velvet timbre and balance speaks like a Cy Twombly painting in a climate of optimism. Bereft of tepid references to Jazz, Pop, or Renaissance it keeps us in anticipation of more and more identity with the muse traveler.
--- Pheeroan akLaff, Jazz Drummer
KSJAZZ is proud to announce that 2007 Emma Nomited Nordic Trinity featuring tenor saxophonist Juhani Aaltonen, guitarist Mikko Iivanainen, and drummer Klaus Suonsaari has released their second CD entitled "Eternal Echoes". The CD has been recorded at the Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Norway by Jan Erik Kongshaug. Nordic Trinity will be touring Finland in early February to celebrate their new release.
Nordic Trinity featuring Juhani Aaltonen on tenor saxophone, Mikko Iivanainen on guitar, and Klaus Suonsaari on drums and percussion is an interactive and freewheeling group of three generations of musicians who explore inventive melodic themes and rhythms found not only in the traditions of contemporary music and improvisation but also in the complexity of modern composition. The bands philosophy is based on paradoxes and extremes being a necessity prerequisite in order to achieve balance. The variety of their work discovers contrasts in the weight of sound. Nordic Trinity digs into a place where people live not only out of necessity, but because they want to be part of a future that invites surprise and welcomes spontaneity.
REVIEWS
"Zakú is invigorating and, like the music of Ornette Coleman or Cecil Taylor, rewarding because of its exotic beauty."
--- Joseph Taylor, SoundStage.com
"Berger writes truly memorable tunes that give Wilson and the other musicians in the quartet, pianist David Budway and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts, plenty to sink their teeth into. Berger himself is a tremendously rhythmic, expressive player, but it’s as a writer and arranger that he really makes his mark here."
--- Joseph Taylor, SoundStage.com
ABOUT KSJAZZ LABEL
KSJAZZ label will provide distinctive jazz for the listener and for the art itself, placing particular emphasis on giving artists who want to be musicians, not marketing creations, the freedom for experimentation and creativity.
UPCOMING RELEASES
Charlie Mariano, Julian F. Thayer, Klaus Suonsaari: The Door Is Open
Release Date: March 2008
Klaus Suonsaari, Anders Jormin, Jarmo Savolainen Trio
Release Date: May 2008
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All About Jazz-New York Best of 2007
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Bassist Julian F. Thayer debut release "Zakú" has been selected as a one of 2007 Honorable Mentions in All About Jazz - New York Best of 2007. The release is featuring tenor saxophonist Scott Robinson, pianist Jarmo Savolainen, and drummer Klaus Suonsaari. His new release has been recorded at the prestigous Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Norway. Hear this wonderful music on 24/7 KSJAZZ Radio. Please order your copy now!
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All About Jazz - NYC Reviews New KSJAZZ Releases
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We are proud to announce that All About Jazz - NYC has reviewed Nordic Trinity: Wonders Never Cease, Jarmo Savolainen: Songs for Trio, and Chris Berger: Conversations CDs in their May 2007 issue. We are very excited about this. Please get your copy at your favorite jazz club or record store!
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New Release from Tenor Saxophonist Manuel Dunkel
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Tenor saxophonist Manuel Dunkel has released a new brilliant CD entitled "Darn That Dream". The quartet is featuring pianist Giorgos Kontrafouris, bassist Ville Huolman, and drummer Jussi Lehtonen. Please order your copy now!
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New Release from Bassist Chris Berger
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Bassist Chris Berger has released his swinging debut CD entitled "Conversations". The group is featuring alto saxophonist Steve Wilson, pianist David Budway, and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. Special Guest appearances from pianist Loston Harris, tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, and trumpeter Marcus Parsley. Please order your copy now!
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Nordic Trinity: Wonders Never Cease Nominated for the Emma Award
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Nordic Trinity: Wonders Never Cease CD featuring tenor saxophonist Juhani Aaltonen, guitarist Mikko Iivanainen, and drummer Klaus Suonsaari has been nominated for the prestigious Emma Award. The winner will be announced on March 10, 2007. The trio's CD has also been voted as one of The Best Jazz Albums of 2006 by Helsingin Sanomat Critic's Poll. Please visit KSJAZZ RADIO to hear this exciting new group.
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All About Jazz: New York - Best of 2006
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Scott Robinson, Julian Thayer, and Klaus Suonsaari concert at the Rubin Museum of Art on March 31, 2006 has been selected as a one of the Best Performances of 2006 by AllAboutJazz - New York.
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