Whaddya mean you don't know Tõnu Naissoo

Listen to a few tracks from Estonian keyboard ace Tõnu Naissoo's Shapes and Colours album and some earlier work. 

Tõnu Naissoo's Shapes and Colours LP

Embark on a musical journey with “Shapes and Colours,” the first album produced at Jazzaggression’s Pelto Studio in Siuntio, Finland. The creative team at Pelto Studio had the privilege of collaborating with the highly acclaimed Estonian composer and musician, Tõnu Naissoo, for their first recording session. Tõnu’s reputation as a talented composer and performer precedes him, with a large following in Estonia and Japan.

Recorded during the Summer of 2022, Tõnu showcased his musical prowess with the classic electric piano Rhodes MK2, and an impresssive array of vintage synthesizers. Backed up by the in-house studio group of Aleksi Heinola on drums, Teemu Åkerblom on acoustic and electric bass, and Markus Holkko on reeds and flute. This collaborative effort resulted in a unique blend of pre-composed material and spontaneous compositions, capturing the joyous energy of the season.

With the dynamic soundscape of the late 70’s/early 80’s era, “Shapes and Colours” is a testament to the vitality of library/mood music with a touch of jazz and funk. Get ready to be transported to a summery vibe, as the vibrant compositions showcase the sheer talent of Tõnu Naissoo and the Pelto Studio team.

This is the first album in our New Library Series, celebrating the library music legacy with newly recorded material from musicians of all ages. In a genre beding, creative and experimental setting.

Get a copy of Tõnu Naissoo's Shapes and Colours limited edition 180 gram vinyl with obi, insert inside and digital download included via JazzAggression Records right here. Check out a few tracks below. 

 

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Markus Holkko shares Finnish boogaloo joint "Funky Ranking"

Jazzaggression is releasing just 50 copies of saxophonist Markus Holkko's "Funky Ranking" lathe-cut single.

Here's the scoop from Jazzaggression HQ...

From Markus Holkko's EYE OF THE UNIVERSE sessions comes something for the jockeys and dancers! "Funky Ranking" is a polished boogaloo shaker, intricately built around an infectious melody line. Accompanied by funky rhodes, sax, flute and a little swirlin organ, there is a vocal version and instrumental on this hand-cut lathe 45, and we only made 50 copies so these won't last long. 

For more information on Markus Holkko's Eye Of The Universe visit Jazzaggression Records right here. Check out "Funky Ranking" and the Eye Of The Universe 10" below.