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Iiro Rantala
how long is now?

VÖ: 26.08.2016

Genre: Piano Jazz

No longer available

ACT 9823-2, 614427982322

Iiro Rantala / piano
Lars Danielsson / bass
Peter Erskine / drums, percussion

Music composed by Iiro Rantala, unless otherwise noted

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Adrian von Ripka at Bauer Studio, Ludwigsburg
June 10 & 11, 2015

Produced by Siggi Loch

Artwork by Siggi Loch

Rantala, Danielsson, and Erskine consciously move away from the classical piano trio playing concept. "How Long Is Now" features direct, groove-dominated pieces without excessive embellishments. One could call it honest music without a facade, emphasizing groundedness as a mark of quality. Its impact is derived from clarity and simplicity.

Iiro Rantala

Finn Iiro Rantala is a virtuoso jazz pianist known for his technical skills and his humorous, genre-bending approach. He gained international acclaim as the founder of Trio Töykeät, a Finnish jazz group celebrated for its innovative and unconventional blend of jazz and classical music. Rantala has already released numerous solo albums, including the award-winning ‘Lost Heroes’ and ‘My History of Jazz’, which emphasise his musical versatility and creativity. In addition to jazz, he is also active in classical music and has worked as a composer for orchestra and theatre. IIro Rantala is regarded as one of Europe's best-known jazz pianists and impresses with his unpredictable and energetic playing style.