Lill’ Lisa
Beautiful and strong music of finnish saxophonist Kari Heinilä featuring the late great Finnish drummer Edward Vesala. This became Edward Vesala’s last recording. …Heinilä plays with great spirituality, power and soul Timo Vähäsilta / Rytmilehti Beautiful ballads mixed with energetic free-form blowing. The album consists mostly of Heinilä originals, there are also two nordic folksongs […]
Piae Cantiones
A jazz quartet’s dialogue with an 4 piece voice ensemble. Winter has arranged old psalms from the psalmbook collection named Piae Cantiones dating back to the 1580’s. The CD was recorded in Turku Cathedral in 2002. Winter is playing with a nylon string acoustic guitar on the whole album. …music with enormous depth and beauty […]
Kaira
Finnish Grammy winner from 2003 in the category best Finnish jazz record. Drummer and composer André Sumelius’ brilliant album featuring Norwegian trumpet player Arve Henriksen and Finnish top jazz musicians. ..Kaira is one of the best Finnish jazz records made in recent years. Jukka Hauru / Helsingin Sanomat (Finland 2002) André Sumelius has written most […]
Saknad
The second album of Winter’s Jazzworkshop featuring cellist Juho Laitinen who adds a lyrical flavor to this beautiful and melodic record. Winter original compositions. The other musicians are Swedish saxophonist Fredrik Nordström, Finnish vibraphonist Severi Pyysalo and Danish bass player Jesper Bodilsen and drummer Morten Lund. Niklas Winter plays the guitar with a great sense […]
Silent Knowledge
The band continues with a high standard of beautiful compositions. Jukka HauruHelsingin Sanomat (Finland 2001) This is Scandinavian music with a mellow and a melodic tone. Niklas Winter’s playing is a mixture of nordic folk music and jazz. There is also elements from classical music which makes the record very interesting to listen to. […]
Hippycone
The two guitarists, bassist Lindgren, and drummer Kallio create plenty of excitement with their predominantly electrified playing. Ducrét and the Kalima Trio move through several moods, but the music is always alive and kicking. Whether they are doing heart stoppers or lazed tunes, this band has substantial ammunition to arouse. Frank Rubolino/Cadence Magazine (USA 2001) […]
Tribus
First solo album of Finnish saxophone player Kari ’ Sonny ’ Heinilä featuring swedish bass virtuoso Anders Jormin and finnish drummer Markku Ounaskari. Strong and personal music made by three expressive scandinavian musicians! Jan Strand / Orkester Journalen (Sweden 2000) Music with a strong drive and wonderful rhythm. Allan Sommer / Jazz Special (Denmark 2000) […]
Answer
First record of Finnish bass player Jan Simons featuring legendary trumpet player Kenny Wheeler. A very strong debut album with beautiful melodies and strong playing. Jan Simons Band is one of the most interesting groups from Finland. E.W/ Jazz Live (Austria 2000) Things are really happening in modern jazz music in Finland- ’Answer is a […]
Hypnosis
Winter’s debut album from 1999 featuring Swedish saxophone player Fredrik Nordström and Finnish master vibraphonist Severi Pyysalo. Danish Jesper Bodilsen on bass and Morten Lund on drums. The album consists of original Winter compositions. Winter’s solos are well-structured and he displays an unusually sensitive ear for guitarists of today. Flemming Flyd / Jazz Special (Denmark […]