Jukka Tolonen is one of Finland's best known Prog musicians.
His solo works are generally instrumental, but this release finds Bill
Carson sing on the closing track. Surprisingly, it comes off quite well
as a laid back winding down after a generally high intensity "tour the
force" of the preceding tracks.
This release is perhaps more dynamic and less subtle than Tolonen's
previous two albums, but still strongly in the Jazz-Rock vein, this
time coupled with some unmistakable Funk. Nothing really wrong with that
and the funky approach seem to dominate Tolonen's future releases for
the corresponding time period.A versatile artist who in 2004
eventually arrives at dedicating a whole album to John Coltrane with a
title "Cool Train" (yet to be added to his rather incomplete discography
on PA)."A Passenger To Paramaribo" represents excellent musicianship bursting with energy. The odd, lyrical piece "Tanja" (dedicated to his partner) is a welcome interlude. .../...
Special mention is due to legendary Finnish record label "Love Records" that were instrumental in supporting Finnish Prog till they went out of business. Their logo is charmingly cheeky, but you'll have to Google on that to see it for yourself.
This album is an excellent addition bordering on a Prog masterpiece.
Tracks Listing
Credits for this album are;
Coste Apetrea Guitar, Vocals
Bill Carson Drums
Christer Ecklund Saxophone
Mans Groundstroem Bass
Ilka Hanski Bass
Jukka Tolonen Guitar, Piano
1. A Passenger to Paramaribo (5:38)
2. Punks! (6:30)
3. Tanja (3:02)
4. Phantastes (4:39)
5. Air Rock (5:56)
6. Dimitri (6:18)
7. What Went Wrong? (8:18)
Total Time: 40:21
2. Punks! (6:30)
3. Tanja (3:02)
4. Phantastes (4:39)
5. Air Rock (5:56)
6. Dimitri (6:18)
7. What Went Wrong? (8:18)
Total Time: 40:21
Credits for this album are;
Coste Apetrea Guitar, Vocals
Bill Carson Drums
Christer Ecklund Saxophone
Mans Groundstroem Bass
Ilka Hanski Bass
Jukka Tolonen Guitar, Piano
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