Trumpeter Tero Lindberg and the Turku Jazz Orchestra are set to release their eagerly anticipated album in October 2023, marking the orchestra's third full-length record. This collaboration promises to be a delightful fusion of Lindberg's trumpet virtuosity and the orchestra's remarkable musical prowess, making it a must-listen for big band funk enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
The album draws inspiration from the dramatic twists of our era. This cinematic album follows a fictional agent's adventures in crisis zones across the globe, capturing the essence of a new Cold War, where disinformation, pandemics, democratic fragility, and the threat of violent conflicts are once again part of our daily reality. The music seamlessly blends various genres, from jazz to rhythmic styles, spanning from swing to rock, portraying the struggle for space between democracies and authoritarian regimes.
"The compositions for the album were written six months before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022," Lindberg explains. "The songs became quite cinematic in my vision, and the stories may not necessarily be based on specific real events. Interestingly, reality has later eerily echoed and commented on art in a horrifying way.”
Tero Lindberg is a leading Finnish trumpeter with exceptional talent. Renowned for his work with artists and TV orchestras, he has released two acclaimed solo albums. As former artistic director of Turku Jazz Orchestra (2018-2021), he elevated them to Finland's top tier.
Tero Lindberg, solo trumpet, compositions, arrangements, and production
Turku Jazz Orchestra:
Timo Kajamies, keyboards
Jonathan Snapir, electric guitar
Vesa Saloranta, bass
Anssi Nykänen, drums
Veikka Kajamies, percussion
Jusu Heinonen, alto saxophone, and clarinet
Tane Kannisto, alto saxophone, flute, and alto flute
Kimmo Gröhn, tenor saxophone, and flute
Harri Wallenius, tenor saxophone, and clarinet
Pekka Välimäki, baritone saxophone
Tapio Maunuvaara, trumpet
Petter Järvi, trumpet
Timo Mansikka-Aho, trumpet
Rami Koskinen, trumpet
Anna-Maija Laiho-Ihekweazu, trombone
Jani Jokinen, trombone
Hooper Santos, trombone
Micke Långbacka, trombone
1. Cold War 3.0 05:34
2. The Streets of Kiev 08:06
3. Message from Minaret 10:40
4. Trump's Holiday 05:42
5. Flight MAS17 05:46
6. Double Agent 08:55
7. Moscow Mule 05:28
8. Der Hacker 05:54
