Further titles in detail

Note. For the announcement of the concert, a study of the tracks on the current album is useful or necessary. These titles are listed in detail in the album review. In concert, the same titles sound different, sometimes only in nuances, sometimes differing more strongly, but almost always different in an interesting way. This knowledge is not new, but is confirmed at almost every concert. As a result, there are unavoidable differences between an album review and a live music review. The notes and memories of the live concert are relevant for the concert reports.

Essential

Once again, the bass is bowed. English vocals are added. Jonathan Nagel's bass, now picked, introduces a staccato-like motif with a hint of chamber music, the others follow. While Yoad Korach's drums create subtle, sparse beats, the intensity of the vocals increases, taking on dramatic dimensions in the higher registers. The following trumpet sequences are grounding again, telling the same story, but more epic. After a brief solo interlude by the piano, the horn becomes more intense. This sound is reinforced by the bass and drums, which add a good dose of expressiveness.

Hate to be Fake

"Naturally" the piano starts the song. It is joined by almost classical vocals in English. Electric bass & drums generate a slight funk. The pianist strikes funky chords and the electric bass contributes suitable ostinato motifs. The sound takes on a more distinctive rhythmic funk character. The short intermezzo on the electric piano/keyboard also fits in with this, before Ida Alanen returns to the grand piano and produces an attractive solo.

Then comes the announcement and introduction of the Amsterdam-based band. Without Dutch, but 50% Finnish. Kirsi does not provide any more information. Here, as in the other announcements, Kirsi convinces and wins over the audience in no time at all with her unpretentious, sympathetic and charming attitude.

Dream a Dream

It's time to blow the trumpet to "hunt". But no matter. The restrained tone sequences that flow warmly from the brass are discreetly amplified with electronic effects, increasing the (after)reverberation of the melodic lines, which are used sparingly. This is supported by chords and corresponding figures in Ida Alanen's sensitive piano. Jonathan Nagel's bass convinces once again with elegantly bowed figures and Yoad Korach's drums touch the theme with their brushes. This is now chamber music jazz per excellence into which the vocals penetrate, taking on a slightly off-key intonation, but this remains the exception. The trumpet ends the short vocal part, continues the theme and adds conciliatory notes.

Tiimalasi

Precise ostinato figures in the bass and piano drive forward immensely. Together with the fast beats of the drums, which continuously beat through the eighth notes, a moving, forward-pushing rhythm can be heard. The song with the Finnish title runs brilliantly, creating space, but the pauses are a particularly sophisticated element. Short pauses pop up in the fast rhythm, slight interruptions stop the music. This increases the tension for what is to come all the more. And it really gets going now! The opening vocals - probably in Finnish - introduce the melodic theme and take it further. Kiki is supported by pianist Ida Alanen, who reinforces the vocal part as the second voice. This vocal duo forms an exciting contrast to the lines of the bass - Tiimalasi is a pleasing, attractive title.

As I lived a Different Life

This is a composition by bassist Jonathan Nagel, which again focuses on the vocals, which are also enriched here by Ida Alanen as the second voice. It is time for an extensive and exquisite solo on the bass violin. With warm-toned intonation, Jonathan Nagel creates melodic and striking motifs. He is perfectly supported by Ida Alanen's staccato strokes on the grand piano. Kirsi's trumpet continues what she had previously addressed in her singing, but with the accents and timbre of her brass. The characteristic interplay between vocals and trumpet can also be experienced again in this piece. Then it's time for a well-deserved bre