Rantala, Iiro - How long is now?
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PERFORMERS:
Iiro Rantala / piano
Lars Danielsson / bass
Peter Erskine / drums, percussion
"Avoid the basic concept of a jazz piano trio and make it groovier with simple melodies." Iiro Rantala
Following the album "My Working Class Hero," dedicated to John Lennon, and "Tears for Esbjörn," a tribute to the influential Swedish pianist, "How Long Is Now?" once again turns the spotlight on Finnish pianist, composer, and force of nature Iiro Rantala. This new trio album with Peter Erskine (drums) and Lars Danielsson (bass) is a diverse summary of a happy and impressively creative phase in Rantala's life.
Rantala says of the new album: "In my opinion, this is one of those 'composition is king' type projects. The theme, the writing, and the mood of the composition are the most important things." Of the thirteen compositions, seven were written by Rantala himself, three by the other members of the trio, and three by other composers who have helped shape Rantala's compelling musical personality in various ways.
