Little Blue

Born as an offshoot of their successful “Big Blue” album, also released on CAM JAZZ, Jorma Kalevi Louhivuori and Antti Kujanpää—respectively on trumpet and piano—return with a unique record. Nothing is taken for granted here; references to Northern European tradition are plentiful and well recognizable, but in the two musicians’ signature styles lie a willingness to go beyond the limits of their predecessors. It is right here, in the melodic sense and the lyricism of their music, that this “Little Blue” finds its uniqueness. Boundless silences that give weight to each and every note, sounds that reach the stomach of the listener, dialogues for two voices that carry you to desolate lands. Despite their young ages, these two Finnish musicians show they’re capable of facing the difficult test of the trumpet-piano duo with the maturity of experienced artists. They clearly know what they want from their music, and what’s most important, they know how to say it. A lot is being said about this group today, in Italy as well, and they’re enjoying great success in Northern Europe.

Recorded and mixed in Ludwigsburg on 16, 17 April 2012 at Bauer Studios  Recording & mixing engineer Johannes Wohlleben

Photos by Andrea Boccalini

Liner notes by Federico Scoppio