Timo Lassy, one of the fixed stars of Finnish jazz, issues a new album on German label Membran. The upcoming release, entitled “Love Bullet”, will be celebrated at Bar Dubrovnik in Helsinki on 3 June with two full-length live sets.
One of the release events of the year will undoubtedly take place on 29 May when Timo Lassy brings out his new album, Love Bullet, on German label Membran and its sub-brand Must Have Jazz. The upcoming fourth studio album takes the expression of the charismatic tenor man and his tight-knit crew to the next level, while retaining the essence of their distinctive, warm sound. Timo Lassy Band will perform live on 3 June at club Dubrovnik in Helsinki to celebrate the release. The album-launching event comprises two full-length sets.
Love Bullet features the core crew, familiar from Lassy’s previous albums: Georgios Kontrafouris on the Wurlitzer piano and organ; Antti Lötjönen on the bass; Teppo Mäkynen on the drums and Abdissa Assefa on the percussion. In addition, trumpeter Jukka Eskola and vibes player Panu Savolainen appear as guests.
“While my previous studio album was a cooking session, all about spontaneous feels, Love Bullet is a more concentrated effort”, Lassy says. “The main emphasis is on compositions that make up a harmonious whole.”
M. A. Numminen, a cornerstones of Finnish cultural life, has provided the sleeve notes. He writes that Lassy’s music “realises a certain metaphysical approach , which allows the listener to experience the sacredness of jazz music.”
Watch the album teaser below:
Timo Lassy: Love Bullet
Membrane / Must Have Jazz CD/LP/digital 2015 (Finnish release date 29 May)
Distributor: Playground Music
1. Love Intro 2. Green Pepper Strut 3. Love Bullet 4. Hip Or Not 5. Fast Fabio 6. Stay Close 7. We Jazz Theme 8. Waltz Unsolved 9. Undecided 10. Bullet Outro
All compositions by Timo Lassy except Love Bullet Intro/Outro by Teppo Mäkynen.
Timo Lassy Band: Love Bullet Album Release Event
Wed 3 Jun Dubrovnik Lounge&Lobby (Eerikinkatu 11, Helsinki)
First set at 7:00PM (doors 6:00PM)
Second set at 9:30PM (doors at 9:00PM)
Tickets 25 / 15 € Tiketti
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