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ALEKSI HEINOLA ~ ALEKSI HEINOLA QUARTET JAZZAGGRESSION 734 ~ FINLAND ~ Jazz Recorded: 2021 Released: 2023 This is the second album by young Finnish drummer / composer Aleksi HeinolaFind albums by this artist, recorded in a classic quartet setting with veteran pianist (and drummer) Jukkis UotilaFind albums by this artist, Hungarian saxophonist Gabor BollaFind albums by this artist and Swedish bassist Daniel FranckFind albums by this artist. The album presets no less than thirteen tracks, four of which are original compositions by Heinola, one is by Uotila and the rest are standards. The music is all straightforward mainstream Jazz, Bebop and Hard Bop oriented. The five original compositions blend well with the rest of the material, so stylistically the album is coherent and for mainstream Jazz lovers, this is a great opportunity to hear some contemporary approach to the American tradition, somewhat Europeanized by the performances, but not changing the spirit of the original concept of American Jazz from the 1950 / 1960. Why would European musicians play that kind of music is another matter entirely, but whatever they do here is every bit as good as everything played across the pond at the time and often also today. Overall, for mainstream Jazz lovers, this is an excellent listening experience, as both the music and the performances are nothing short of first class. The quartet members are all pros and the music flows smoothly and effortlessly, which is what mainstream Jazz is all about.

Updated: 28/03/2023Posted: 28/03/2023

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