Saxman Syrjänen, Jukka Gustavson - Mojomen (2017) [Hi-Res]

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Title: Mojomen
Year Of Release: 2017
Label: Rockadillo Records
Genre: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Soul
Quality: 24-44100 FLAC; 16-44100 FLAC
Total Time: 00:47:25
Total Size: 290; 528 MB
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Jukka Gustavson, a legendary Finnish rock keyboardist, singer, and composer, has enjoyed a remarkable 50-year career, actively recording and performing with various groups in recent years. His previous successful album, Mountain Information (2014), was made with the band Hoedown. Recently, he’s been seen in performances with Wigwam Revisited and Love Proge, drawing enthusiastic audiences, including at Pori Jazz.

Saxophonist Panu “Saxman” Syrjänen, known for his work with artists like Hector and Aki Sirkesalo, met Gustavson during a performance with organist Kalle Salonen. Their shared love for 1960s music culture, jazz, blues, soul, and R&B inspired them to form a band. Gustavson was immediately struck by Syrjänen’s energetic style, leading to a collaborative recording project. Drummer Leevi Leppänen and bassist Janne Rajala, both experienced musicians in Finnish soul and blues, joined to complete the band’s distinctive groove and sound.

The Mojomen album, featuring the New Orleans and Southern soul spirit, also includes guest performances by guitarist Jarmo Nikku and trumpeter Mikko Koponen. The album’s release concert was held at Juttutupa in Helsinki on August 16, 2017.

Tracklist:
1-1. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Mojomen (03:59)
1-2. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Marching Free Style (03:47)
1-3. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Just Another Band from Hoochie Koo (05:06)
1-4. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Black Olives (06:18)
1-5. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Beauty and the Blues (05:13)
1-6. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Giants and Dragons (05:51)
1-7. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Inspired By & Dedicated To (05:55)
1-8. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Fulltime Blues (04:27)
1-9. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Giant Waterbug (03:22)
1-10. Jukka Gustavson, Saxman Syrjänen - Closing Time (03:27)