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SUKELLUSVENE ~ VESI- JA LINTUMUSIIKKIA SVART 106 (Barcode: 6430065585176) ~ FINLAND ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1978 Released: 2018 This is a reissue of the only album by the Finnish Jazz / Fusion sextet SukellusveneFind albums by this artist, which comprised of saxophonist Lassi TalasmoFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Kari LitmanenFind albums by this artist, guitarists Jukka MakinenFind albums by this artist and Tapani TuomanenFind albums by this artist, bassist Pekka MuhliFind albums by this artist and drummer Timo KotinevaFind albums by this artist. The album, released on the legendary LoveFind albums on this label Records, presented six original compositions, two each by Litmanen and Tuomanen and one each by Makinen and Muhli. This remastered and expanded edition adds two tracks from a single with non-LP tracks. Although established in the early 1970s, it took the group almost eight years to record their album, following several lineup changes, and it sadly disbanded soon after. Nevertheless this sole album remains as one of the finest Finnish Fusion recordings of the 1970s, and lost nothing of its charm over the years. Full of superb compositions and fiery performances it is a true gem of the period and a wonderful testament of the incredible Finnish musical scene that flourished at the time. Although obviously Fusion oriented and with a distinct Fusion sound due to the use of synthesizers, guitars and electric bass, it offers also a lot of Jazz spirit within the improvisations and Progressive Rock tendencies reflected in the melodic approach. As such this music is highly attractive to a wide range of music connoisseurs with cross-genre tendencies. Overall this is a wonderful piece of Finnish Jazz / Fusion history, well worth being remembered and still a great piece of quality music. Warmly recommended and an absolute must to European Jazz enthusiasts. As usual kudos to SvartFind albums on this label Records for saving this gem from oblivion!

Updated: 25/07/2020Posted: 25/07/2020

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