Vesala, Edward / Sound & Fury - Lumi
SKU
28-ECM 1339
Edward Vesala Drums, Percussion
Esko Heikkinen Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet
Pentti Lahti Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flutes
Jorma Tapio Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute
Tapani Rinne Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Kari Heinilä Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute
Tom Bildo Trombone, Tuba
Iro Haarla Piano, Harp
Raoul Björkenheim Guitar
Taito Vainio Accordion
Häkä Bass
Edward Vesala’s band was where Raoul Björkenheim got his first real professional start and his work with Vesala is the earliest of his many (great) recordings.
“Recipient of a rare 5-Star review from the Penguin Guide to Jazz, Lumi is one of the key items in the discography of Finnish drummer-composer Edward Vesala.
It was the first of his ECM recordings to feature his Sound and Fury ensemble, with creative co-arranger Iro Haarla on piano and harp.
“Each piece is full of melodic ideas, brilliantly scored”, wrote The Wire. A range of moods is explored, from the impressionist tone poem “The Wind” to the playful Finnish tango “Fingo,” and guitarist Raoul Björkenheim solos powerfully.’”