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Track List

1 Rhythm Powder 05:53
    by Pekka Pylkkänen
2 Escaping the Andes 05:31
    by Pekka Pylkkänen
3 Señor Alejandro 05:13
    by Pekka Pylkkänen
4 Old C 05:45
    by Pekka Pylkkänen
5 Master Yoda 05:49
    by Pekka Pylkkänen
6 Small Toes 07:00
    by Pekka Pylkkänen
7 A Cry For Africa 11:00
    by Pekka Pylkkänen

Total Time: 46:11

About Listen

"I first met Pekka Pylkkänen in the early eighties while working in Helsinki with the UMO Big Band. He was an aspiring saxophonist who approached me about having a lesson. I remember this young lad coming to my hotel with a moderate amount of skills and a strong desire to learn as much as he could about the music. Even then I sensed that this guy would go far. Fast-forward 25 years. Pekka sent me a copy of his latest recording, and what I hear is a mature player who has truly come up with a compelling sound, both as a composer and instrumentalist. The music on this album is simply great, and I am very happy to see and hear that Pekka has grown into the musician that he is today. He's created compositions with an elegant complexity that showcases his saxophone playing in a unique and personal way. The band sounds wonderful on Pekka's arrangements, and plays the music with grace and style. The music warrants multiple listenings in order to catch all the nuance of the writing and playing. I find that I like the music more with each listening. I urge you all to let this recording grow on you, and spend the time to fully absorb all that it has to offer. Pekka Pylkkänen and company have made a great recording that will remain in my CD changer for quite a while to come."
-Bob Mintzer

Credits

Pekka Pylkkänen - alto and soprano saxophones
Samuli Mikkonen - piano and keyboards
Pekka Luukka - guitar
Ville Huolman - bass
Jaska Lukkarinen - drums

Articles about Listen

PRESS RELEASE: Finnish Jazz Artist Pekka Pylkkänen Releases His Listen! Album Digitally

Finnish jazz artist, saxophonist Pekka Pylkkänen has released his third album, "Listen!", digitally on Blue Music Group. Featuring an all-Finnish lineup, the album contains a complete set of original compositions by Pylkkänen, which he has showcased on his many recent tours in Europe, the... Read