Knock-out improvising and direction here from this Finnish band led by drummer Okko Saastamoinen. OK-KO do the scrambling hurly burly of bebop well that sees detailed lines decant slickly into smart melodic flourishes to create a real sense of momentum on 'Anima'. Saxist Jarno Tikka carries melody persuasively and the whole things gels convincingly. The full album Liesu is out next month.
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