In addition to celebrating the 10th anniversary of Corsano’s first visit in Finland, the tour honours the birthday of the great Albert Ayler.
A flagbearer of free improvisation, drummer Chris Corsano first landed in Finland in summer 2005, just after the release of the cult recording, Steel Sleet, made in collaboration with saxophonist Paul Flaherty on Finnish label Tyyfus. On this visit, Corsano played his way into the hearts of the Finnish audience. In the past ten years the same has happened on a larger scale: Corsano’s uncompromised attitude and bursting energy have earned him a place in the vanguard of free jazz and experimental music.
To our delight, Corsano has performed on the Finnish soil relatively often, appearing on stage with such figures as Evan Parker and Joe McPhee. On his Finnish 10th anniversary tour he is accompanied by Danish saxophonist Mette Rasmussen. Touring the globe extensively in recent years has enabled the pair to hone their communication to perfection. Indeed, Rasmussen’s clear alto sax makes a dream match with Corsano’s drums. From free scales to even wilder spheres, her adventurous expression echoes from time to time the music of such legends of free jazz as Marion Brown. The duo glides from one musical space to next, from moments of intense noise to meditative calmness, in their constant journey for new worlds.
On the tour, Corsano will also appear with the Taco Bells double bassist Tero Kemppainen and saxophonist Sami Pekkola.
Tour dates:
Wed 8 July at 7-10PM Mental Alaska / Vapaan taiteen tila / Helsinki
Corsano & Rasmussen solo + duo
Thu 9 July at 9:00PM Häiriöjatsit / Telakka / Tampere
Corsano & Rasmussen duo
Laihonen / Kemppainen / Pekkola trio
Puke Eaters
Fri 10 July at 8:00PM Validi Karkia club / Main Library / Pori
Corsano / Kemppainen / Pekkola trio
Sat 11 July at 3:00PM Galleria Johanna / Harviala
Corsano & Pekkola duo
The tour is co-organised by Muuta Musaa, Mental Alaska, Häiriöjatsit, Validi Karkia club and Ämy ry.
Photo by Matt Elkind