Monkey Mind by Verneri Pohjola
Confirming his status as one of the leading improvisers on the European scene, the Finnish trumpeter releases a new album featuring Kit Downes, Jasper Høiby, Olavi Louhivuori and co-produced by Tuomo Prättälä.
Renowned Finnish jazz trumpet player, Verneri Pohjola, is set to release his much-awaited album ‘Monkey Mind’ in November 2023. Collaborating with celebrated musicians Jasper Hoiby, Kit Downes, and Olavi Louhivuori. With an innovative style and dynamic playing, he effortlessly fuses traditional and modern elements to create a captivating and distinct sound, Monkey Mind will solidify his position as a premier artist in the European Jazz scene. Verneri's previous albums and electrifying live performances have garnered widespread acclaim, establishing him as one of the most talented jazz musicians of his generation - a vital album from a true European jazz virtuoso.
Tracklist
| 1. | Party In The Attic | 4:08 |
| 2. | Space Diamonds | 6:13 |
| 3. | Being Sentient | 2:12 |
| 4. | Of Our Children | 6:00 |
| 5. | Save This One for When You Need It | 5:09 |
| 6. | Avance! | 5:17 |
| 7. | Dance in The Morning | 3:38 |
| 8. | Bebe | 7:11 |
| 9. | Out of Silence | 6:00 |
Credits
Music composed by Verneri Pohjola except “Being Sentient” by Verneri Pohjola and Tuomo Prättälä
Produced by Verneri Pohjola
Executive producer Dave Stapleton
Artistic production Tuomo Prättälä, Verneri Pohjola
Recorded by Jyri Sariola at Mimix studios 10-12 February 2023 and Tommi Vainikainen at Sonic Pump Studios 9 March 2023
Mixed by Tommi Vainikainen
Mastered by Tommi Vainikainen
Album artwork by Oli Bentley, Split
Management: Pia Raitala / Raitala Music
Verneri Pohjola plays Van Laar trumpets
This album is funded by Suomen Kulttuurirahasto
License
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Approaching his 40th birthday, Verneri is in his musical prime. With an undeniably unique trumpet sound and a gift for blending raw emotion, technical finesse and control and with an ear adept at finding the middle way between accessibility and the avant-garde, he has developed an impressive profile in his home country and internationally as a leading European jazz performer, and composer.