Biography

Saxophonist Esa Pietilä and guitarist Mart Soo combine acoustic and electronic expression on their new album.

Mart Soo (guitar) and Esa Pietilä (tenor saxophone) are two talented musicians who have made a significant impact in the jazz field and are also known for their exceptional improvisational skills, making every performance a unique and dynamic experience. Their ability to create and develop ideas in an instant, while maintaining a high level of musicality and unity, sets them apart as one of the most talented musicians in the jazz field.

On their new album Lighthouse Stories they combine acoustic playing and versatile use of live electronics. The names of the works on the album are inspired by lighthouses on the coasts of the Gulf of Finland and Estonia. The album's music can be characterized as a variety of maritime abstractions and moods with ambient and contemporary music influences, ranging from minimalism to furious roars of the sea.

Tracklist

1. Utö
2. Keri
3. Saxby
4. Märket
5. Bengtskär
6. Kiipsaare
7. Ristna
8. Harmaja 
9. Jussarö
10. Rukkirahu
11. Suomenlinna