Episode 342, Finding the Finnish Line, Part 2

More unique jazz from Finland.

I will spell out all the recorded jazz I play this episode so you can see how these names are spelled (at least in English).

• Towards Dark Light by pianist Alex Tuomarilla. With Mats Eilertsen and Olavi Louihivuori.

• New Life by Kannaste4, with Jussi Kannaste on tenor sax, Tomi Nikku-trumpet, Peter Eldh-bass, and Joonas riippa-drums.

• Judy, by Anni Kiviniemi. The album is called Eir, with Eero Tikkanen on bass and Hans Hulbaekmo-drums.

• Happy Xmas War is Over by Liro Rantala.

• Muista Minua--translates as Remember Me. Written byToivo Karki, played by Christian Garrick-violin, David Gordon-piano, Jarmo Julkunen-ukulel, and Jani Pensola- bass,.

• Cyclops Dance by Oiling Boiling, led by a drummer named Matti Oiling.

• Pinch by Verneri Pohjola (trumpet). Music written by Pekka Pohjola. Players are Verneri Pohjola on trumpet, Tuomo Prättälä-Fender Rhodes; Teemu Viinikainen: guitar; Mika Kallio: drums; and Antti Lötjönen: bass.

• Time by Saku Mantere. With his Helsinki Nonet. Includes:
Jukka Eskola - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Mikko “Gunu” Karjalainen - Trumpet
Petri Puolitaival - Alto Saxophone, Flute
Jussi Kannaste - Tenor Saxophone
Markus Holkko - Baritone Saxophone
Heikki Tuhkanen - Trombone
Riitta Paakki - Piano
Ville Herrala - Bass
Teppo Mäkynen - Drums

• The Arctic is Burning by Iro Haarla electric Band.

• Nuuksio, by Joel Jeschke with Brendan McGrath-piano, Aretha Tillotson-bass, and Brett Hansen-guitar.