Juhani Aaltonen & Raoul Björkenheim - Awakening (2018) [Hi-Res]

Two giants of Finnish jazz and progressive rock, Juhani Aaltonen (Tasavallan Presidentti, UMO Jazz Orchestra) and Raoul Björkenheim (Krakatau, Scorch Trio, eCsTaCy), join forces on an intimate duo album, Awakening.

Recorded live at the 2016 edition of the Tampere Jazz Happening these two masters improvise an atmospheric texture combined with magnificent melodies. The album is an unique recording of the improvised, magical moment, which can now be enjoyed by all friends of improvised music.

Three concerts in Hämeenlinna, Tampere and Helsinki have been confirmed for the spring to celebrate the album release.

"I’m very happy with the music we recorded for the surrealist exhibition, No Ordinary Moments, at Emma (Espoo Museum of Modern Art), and the 5 point surround sound installation is playing the 65 minute loop until January 6th 2019, but don’t wait too long before going to check it out." (Raoul Björkheim)

Juhani Aaltonen, flute
Raoul Björkheim, guitar

Tracklist:
01. Juhani Aaltonen & Raoul Björkenheim - Kaleidophonic (6:49)
02. Juhani Aaltonen & Raoul Björkenheim - Reflections (10:15)
03. Juhani Aaltonen & Raoul Björkenheim - Into Light (8:51)
04. Juhani Aaltonen & Raoul Björkenheim - Path with Heart (4:45)
05. Juhani Aaltonen & Raoul Björkenheim - Awakening (5:15)
06. Juhani Aaltonen & Raoul Björkenheim - Eyes of the Wise (6:27)