Sole Azul takes the tango from its Argentinian roots and plants it into the Nordic frozen soil. The trio, led by accordionist Harri Kuusijarvi and featuring the talents of Pauli Lyytinen (tenor sax) and Eero Tikkanen (bass), takes a jazz-influenced improvisational approach to the fiery passion of the tango. The trio?s debut 'Quasi Tango' features original compositions from Harri Kuusijarvi, Eero Tikkanen, Ville Vokkolaisen and a new version of the evergreen Finnish tango ?Lapin Tango? by Unto Mononen. In a way 'Quasi Tango' is also a musical documentary of how the band itself came to be. Harri Kuusijarvi is one of the most unique voices in modern accordion music. Composer and saxophonist Pauli Lyytinen is best known for his works with bands like Elifantree, Pauli Lyytinen Machinery, Pauli Lyytinen Magnetia Orkesteri, Equally Stupid and Raoul Bj?rkenheim eCsTaSy. Eero Tikkanen is one of the most sought after bass players in Finland and best known for bands like Mopo, Mikko Innanen 10+ ja Joose Keskitalo.
Tracks:
1. Hetkinen 01:41
2. Alaovella 05:29
3. On Haaveet Haaveita 05:27
4. Ne Muut 03:18
5. Umay? 06:17
6. Azulin iltap?iv? 05:43
7. Kohta Pasahtaa 07:25
8. Mielen Laulu 04:32
9. Sole Tango 06:22
10. Lapin Tango 01:52
