Friday, November 8, 2013

Kari Ikonen - Bright(Ozella 2013)

Und noch mehr Glückwünsche:
 
Kari Ikonen bekam den Yrjö Preis verliehen. Jazzmusiker des Jahres in Finnland.
 
 Kari Ikonen: Piano
Ara Yaralyan: Bass
Markku Ounaskari: Drums

Congratulations:
 
"The trio handles the covers with the same aplomb, easily molding them into their style. The piano intro used for Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” is unrecognizable at first, until Ikonen slips in hints and then gives away the plot when the rhythm section enters. (...) Bright is not just a good Nordic jazz record, it’s world-class good." Somethingelsereviews.com