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    Including Bret Primack's original 1998 liner notes

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    • TRIO HOUR (w. Kyle Struve & Dan Loomis)
    • NORTHERN SUNRISE (w. Steve Wilson, Ben Monder, Massimo Biolcati & Mark Ferber)
    • LANDMARK (w. Miguel Zenón, Ben Monder, Fernando Huergo, Roberto Dani & Johanna Grüssner)
    • ANNOUNCEMENT (w. Chris Cheek, Matt Penman, Roberto Dani)
    • TWO FOR THE ROAD (w. Jill Seifers Walsh)

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about

Mika Pohjola is a superb technician who also possesses a crafty compositional pen as the artist generally pushes his creative faculties to the limits, evidenced by an increasingly rich recorded legacy. With this 1998 effort, the pianist along with saxophonist Chris Cheek and longtime running mates, drummer Roberto Dani and bassist Matt Penman integrate ferocious soloing into a palate often consisting of vibrant choruses, peppery exchanges, swiftly executed rhythms and lyrically rich unison lines. However, Pohjola also excels as a forward thinking visionary who draws upon widespread influences, whether it is far eastern modalities, Scandinavian folk or the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, while also injecting innocent, lullaby style melodies into the grand scheme of things. Simply stated, Announcement represents a joyous event that supersedes a good portion of the nondescript, overly hyped, and rigorously marketed 90's and 2000 brand of post-bop, whereas this refreshing and altogether stirring production imparts a lasting impression. -All Music Guide

credits

released July 15, 1998

Mika Pohjola - piano & composer
Chris Cheek - tenor & soprano saxophones
Matt Penman - bass
Roberto Dani - drums

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tags: jazz children classical fusion improvisation jazz latin jazz piano saxophone scandinavian vocal New York

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