Klaus Suonsaari is one musician for whom swing is a basic criterion for any musical project. Klaus and Tom Harrell started working together in 1985. Tom appears on Klaus’ 1988 debut album for Storyville Records "Reflecting Times" which also showcases Suonsaari's composing and arranging talents. This recording of Tom Harrell composition came about through Klaus' continued exposure to Tom's music. ~ StoryvilleRecords.com.
An interesting concept. A trio of ace European musicians led by Klaus Suonsaari plays songs composed by trumpeter Tom Harrell, not among the better-known jazz writers but a fine contemporary player. Suonsaari teams with bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and pianist Niels Lan Doky to give Harrell unexpected exposure as a composer. ~ by Ron Wynn, AMG.
Anaïs Records, 3ACD004, 1990
The Jazz Alliance, TJA-100 10,
1992
Storyville Records, STCD 8303,
2000
Recorded 30th July, 1989 at
MTV Music Studios, Helsinki, Finland
Musicians:
Klaus Suonsaari - Drums
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
- Acoustic Bass
Niels Lan Doky - Piano
1. Journey To The Centre {Tom Harrell} (4:01)
2. Buffalo Wings {Tom Harrell} (5:08)
3. Songflower {Tom Harrell} (6:54)
4. Terrestris {Tom Harrell} (6:13)
5. Water's Edge {Tom Harrell} (4:27)
6. Bell {Tom Harrell} (6:43)
7. Bright {Tom Harrell} (3:01)
8. Serenity {Klaus Suonsaari} (5:21)
9. Camera In A Bag {Ray Drummond} (4:56)
Total Time: 46:48
Credits:
Producer - Klaus Suonsaari
Executive Producer - Edouard
Detmer
Recording Engineer - Harri
Sutinen
Mastering Engineer - Jan Erik
Kongshaug
Liner Notes - Ray Drummond
