ACT artist Kalle Kalima joins forces with award winning bassist Antti Lötjönen
Antti Lötjönen, who was chosen as Jazz Musician of the Year in November 2024, and guitarist Kalle Kalima will release a recording "Stings, Bites and Scratches". The album will be released ahead of the duo's 12-concert tour on vinyl LP, CD and on streaming.
Internationally recognized guitarist-composer Kalle Kalima and bassist Antti Lötjönen, one of the leading names in Finnish jazz, have joined forces and the result is a debut album bearing the name "Stings, Bites and Scratches". The album was recorded live at the studio in the fall of 2024 at Hietarannan Paviljonki. Composition and production were shared between Lotjönen and Kalima. As the name suggests, the 44-minute record insightfully scratches the surface of free jazz, and while listening to the flow of the music, one's track of time disappears.
In November 2024, Lötjönen received recognition for his versatility and strong musical interpretation by being awarded the Yrjö Prize. He plays in The Five Corners Quintet and Ilmiliekki Quartet, among many others. Kalima actively tours in Central Europe and his bands include K-18, Klima Kalima and Tenors Of Kalma.
Eclipse Music will release the album on January 31st, right before the start of the album release tour. In addition to the tour, jazz lovers can expect two performances at G-livelab in Helsinki and Tampere by the Kalmari Quartet in May, where Lötjönen and Kalima are joined by pianist Aki Rissanen and drummer Markku Ounaskari.
Track Listing
(For) Better People Life of K Four little doves Ballad of A Moose Factory Boy Healing Waters / Low Bridge Stings, Bites and Scratches
- 1. (For) Better People
- 2. Life of K
- 3. Four Little Doves
- 4. Ballad of the Moose
- 5. Factory Boy
- 6. Healing Waters / Low Bridge
- 7. Stings, Bites and Scratches
