Mortality - Volume II (2024) [Hi-Res]

The Finnish jazz collective Mortality impressed audiences and earned notable acclaim with their 2019 self-titled album. Heavier than words can express, it gracefully carries the emotional burden of composer and producer Tapio Ylinen's personal tragedy. Skillfully blending contemporary jazz with progressive rock, the album unfolds as a musical journey filled with tenderness and hope.

In 2024, the ensemble makes a comeback with the continuation of the Mortality project: 'Mortality vol. II'. Having dedicated the past years to crafting a beautiful sequel to the initial release, Tapio Ylinen's compositions evolve alongside him and mirror his personal journey through life.

In 'Mortality volume II', Tapio Ylinen’s soulful compositions are brought to life by the new lineup, comprising of Jori Huhtala on bass, Mika Kallio on drums, Mikael Myrskog on keyboards and Johannes Granroth on guitar, a top class wind & brass section with Manuel Dunkel, Max Zenger, Mikko Pettinen and 'Gunu' Karjalainen. Guitarists Teemu Viinikainen makes a special appearance as well as vocalist Teri Mantere. Tapio himself joins the band, playing guitar in several tracks.

This release marks Mortality's maturation as both a project and a band, showcasing the quality and effort invested by its members in their craft. One can only imagine the heights that 'Mortality' will reach—take this single as a testament to their passion and dedication to quality.

"All of Mortality is about as good as music gets, from the first track all the way to the last." - Peter Thelen, Exposé Magazine

"These eight tracks paint a vivid picture of what it means to be human." - Petri Silas, Finnish Music Quarterly

Tapio Ylinen, guitars
Johannes Granroth, guitar
Manuel Dunkel, tenor saxophone
Max Zenger, alto saxophone
Mikko Pettinen, trumpet
Mikko "Gunu" Karjalainen, trumpet, flugelhorn
Jori Huhtala, double bass, electric bass
Mikael Myrskog, keyboards
Mika Kallio, drums
Guests:
Teemu Viinikainen, guitar (track 6)
Teri Mantere, vocals (track 7)

Tracklist:
1. Mortality - For Oona (Prologue) (03:32)
2. Mortality - Towards Darkness (05:57)
3. Mortality - The Expanding Universe, Pt. I (06:22)
4. Mortality - The Expanding Universe, Pt II (05:51)
5. Mikko Pettinen - Mortality, Pt. II (08:04)
6. Teemu Viinikainen - For Oona (Reprise) (05:01)
7. Mortality - Desperate Measures (08:14)