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Iiro Rantala
how long is now?

VÖ: 26.08.2016

Genre: Zeitgenössischer Jazz, 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 und Erskine entfernen sich bewusst vom klassischen Pianotrio-Spielkonzept. Direkt und ohne große Schnörkel, vom Groove dominiert, erklingen die Stücke auf „How Long Is Now“. Man kann das ehrliche Musik nennen, ohne Maskerade. Bodenständigkeit als Qualitätsmerkmal. Wirkung entsteht durch Klarheit und Einfachheit.

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.