Moving Parts by Kaisa's Machine
Total time: 39.56
Personnel:
Kaisa Mäensivu - Bass
Sasha Berliner - Vibraphone
Max Light - Guitar
Eden Ladin - Piano
Joe Peri - Drums
Tracklist
| 1. | Tykytys | 4:51 |
| 2. | Midnight Sun | 6:19 |
| 3. | Origin Story (Ft. Melissa Aldana) | 5:48 |
| 4. | Moon Waves | 6:48 |
| 5. | Who’s Asking? | 5:23 |
| 6. | Satama (Harbor) (Ft. Maja Mannila) | 4:29 |
| 7. | Best Kept Secrets | 6:18 |
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Credits
released March 14, 2025
All Compositions by Kaisa Mäensivu
Executive Producer: Dave Douglas
Producer: Kaisa Mäensivu
Recorded on June 30 & July 1, 2024 at Big Orange Sheep in Brooklyn, New York
Recording Engineer: Alon Benjamini
Assistant Recording Engineers: Brenna Campbell, Kevin Thomas
Mix Engineer: Matias Kiiveri
Mastering Engineer: Alon Benjamini
Photography: Anna-Maria Vikström
Graphic Design: David Mirarchi
kaisamaensivu.com
greenleafmusic.com
GRE-CD-1114
Check out some of the great press for Moving Parts :
1. Making A Scene
"Here is an album reflecting two sides of the coin: the European musical influence and the American jazz perspective. Together they introduce us to Kaisa’s Machine, utilizing her composer gifts and the international qualities of how jazz is appreciated worldwide."
www.makingascene.org/kaisa-maensivu-kaisas-machine-moving-parts/
2. Paris Move - "IMPRESSIVE! That was my immediate thought upon hearing the first track of this album—only to realize that the rest of the record soars far beyond even that superlative. This is not only jazz of the highest caliber but also a dazzling display of creative brilliance."
www.paris-move.com/reviews/kaisas-machine-moving-parts/
3. Marlbank - "‘Moon Waves’ led off by Mäensivu is a gem and is the key reflectively probing piece. Is there another word for this kind of thoughtful piece? A reverie, maybe”
marlbank.net/2025/03/16/kaisas-machine-moving-parts-greenleaf-music-1-2/
4. The Jazz Word - "The overall form of Moving Parts speaks to Mäensivu’s ability to weave frameworks that depart from the typical head-solo-head structure. Her compositions focus on the ensemble’s collective potential for layering. This is particularly evident in tracks like “Satama (Harbor),” where Maja Mannila’s vocals introduce a narrative quality to the piece."
thejazzword.com/2025/03/kaisas-machine-moving-parts-review/
5. Jazz Times - "Mäensivu’s bass, full-bodied and rhythmically assured, introduces the complex “Origin Story,” with Melissa Aldana guesting on tenor, as well as “Satama (Harbor),” which features the rich alto voice of Maja Mannila, who sings in Finnish and improvises with an almost startling fluency and passion."
jazztimes.com/blog/new-5-top-jazz-releases-march-2025/
6. Bandcamp Daily - “On Moving Parts, bassist Kaisa Mäensivu contemplates the differences between her home in native Finland and her new home in New York City… She attains a balance between the two, making this session especially compelling.”
daily.bandcamp.com/best-jazz/the-best-jazz-on-bandcamp-march-2025
All Compositions by Kaisa Mäensivu
Executive Producer: Dave Douglas
Producer: Kaisa Mäensivu
Recorded on June 30 & July 1, 2024 at Big Orange Sheep in Brooklyn, New York
Recording Engineer: Alon Benjamini
Assistant Recording Engineers: Brenna Campbell, Kevin Thomas
Mix Engineer: Matias Kiiveri
Mastering Engineer: Alon Benjamini
Photography: Anna-Maria Vikström
Graphic Design: David Mirarchi
kaisamaensivu.com
greenleafmusic.com
GRE-CD-1114
Check out some of the great press for Moving Parts :
1. Making A Scene
"Here is an album reflecting two sides of the coin: the European musical influence and the American jazz perspective. Together they introduce us to Kaisa’s Machine, utilizing her composer gifts and the international qualities of how jazz is appreciated worldwide."
www.makingascene.org/kaisa-maensivu-kaisas-machine-moving-parts/
2. Paris Move - "IMPRESSIVE! That was my immediate thought upon hearing the first track of this album—only to realize that the rest of the record soars far beyond even that superlative. This is not only jazz of the highest caliber but also a dazzling display of creative brilliance."
www.paris-move.com/reviews/kaisas-machine-moving-parts/
3. Marlbank - "‘Moon Waves’ led off by Mäensivu is a gem and is the key reflectively probing piece. Is there another word for this kind of thoughtful piece? A reverie, maybe”
marlbank.net/2025/03/16/kaisas-machine-moving-parts-greenleaf-music-1-2/
4. The Jazz Word - "The overall form of Moving Parts speaks to Mäensivu’s ability to weave frameworks that depart from the typical head-solo-head structure. Her compositions focus on the ensemble’s collective potential for layering. This is particularly evident in tracks like “Satama (Harbor),” where Maja Mannila’s vocals introduce a narrative quality to the piece."
thejazzword.com/2025/03/kaisas-machine-moving-parts-review/
5. Jazz Times - "Mäensivu’s bass, full-bodied and rhythmically assured, introduces the complex “Origin Story,” with Melissa Aldana guesting on tenor, as well as “Satama (Harbor),” which features the rich alto voice of Maja Mannila, who sings in Finnish and improvises with an almost startling fluency and passion."
jazztimes.com/blog/new-5-top-jazz-releases-march-2025/
6. Bandcamp Daily - “On Moving Parts, bassist Kaisa Mäensivu contemplates the differences between her home in native Finland and her new home in New York City… She attains a balance between the two, making this session especially compelling.”
daily.bandcamp.com/best-jazz/the-best-jazz-on-bandcamp-march-2025
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Kaisa’s Machine, led by Finnish bassist and composer Kaisa Mäensivu, is a powerhouse praised as a “band of young aces” (New York Times) and “refreshingly inventive” (All About Jazz).