Kallista on ja halvalla menee
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Kallista on ja halvalla menee is a 1998 studio album
by Eero Koivistoinen
. The album consists of Koivistoinen's music to texts from well-known Finnish poets and lyricists. Vocal performances are by Maarit Hurmerinta, Sakari Kuosmanen
and Pepe Ahlqvist.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Eero Koivistoinen
Eero Koivistoinen
Eero Koivistoinen is a Finnish jazz musician and saxophone player, who started his career in the mid-1960s. Koivistoinen has worked as a musician, composer, arranger, conductor, producer and educator. He first heard jazz from the records his sailor brother had brought in from his travels...
. The album consists of Koivistoinen's music to texts from well-known Finnish poets and lyricists. Vocal performances are by Maarit Hurmerinta, Sakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Jyrki Kuosmanen is a Finnish singer and actor. He has recorded several solo albums and has also done work with Sleepy Sleepers and Leningrad Cowboys....
and Pepe Ahlqvist.
Tracks
Composed and arranged by Eero Koivistoinen.- Kallista on ja halvalla menee (Maarit & Sakari Kuosmanen)
(Kaj Westerberg) – 3'47 - Pientä peliä urbaanissa limousinessa (Sakari Kuosmanen)
(Jarkko LaineJarkko LaineJarkko Laine was a Finnish poet and a writer of prose and plays. He also translated American literature to Finnish....
) – 6'20 - Maa, ilma ja meri (Maarit)
(Pentti Saaritsa) – 4'21 - Neito (Pepe Ahlqvist)
(Väinö KirstinäVäinö KirstinäVäinö Kirstinä was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1981.-References:...
) – 5'02 - Liekkihotellin linja (Sakari Kuosmanen)
(Hannu MäkeläHannu MäkeläHannu Mäkelä is an author of more than 100 books in Finnish: novels, collections of short stories, edited anthologies and children's books. Hannu Mäkelä is known for his books for children in many countries around the world, especially the popular "Mr. Hoo" series.-External links:*...
) – 4'10 - Kentauri (Maarit & Sakari Kuosmanen)
(Pentti SaarikoskiPentti SaarikoskiPentti Saarikoski was one of the most important poets in the literary scene of Finland during the 60's and 70's...
) – 3'34 - Lottovoittaja (Pepe Ahlqvist)
(Jukka KarjalainenJ. KarjalainenJukka Tapio Karjalainen , better known by his stage name J. Karjalainen, is a Finnish singer-songwriter. His first album came out in 1981 and he has been called the "Bruce Springsteen of Finland." He states that his music is a mix of "Blues, Rock´n´roll, Folk, Country, Soul, Funky, New Orleans...
) – 6'35 - Vuokrakasarmin tyttö (Maarit)
(Jarkko Laine) – 4'44 - Tahtoisin tältä mereltä mennä (Sakari Kuosmanen)
(Juha VainioJuha VainioJuha Harri "Junnu" Vainio, also known as Juha "Watt" Vainio was a Finnish lyricist, singer, composer and teacher. With the lyrics or music to over 2,400 songs to his name, Vainio is as one of Finland's most prolific lyricists along with Reino Helismaa and Vexi Salmi...
) – 4'35
Musicians
- Anders Bergcrantz: trumpet
- Eero KoivistoinenEero KoivistoinenEero Koivistoinen is a Finnish jazz musician and saxophone player, who started his career in the mid-1960s. Koivistoinen has worked as a musician, composer, arranger, conductor, producer and educator. He first heard jazz from the records his sailor brother had brought in from his travels...
: tenor sax - Jukka TolonenJukka TolonenJukka Tolonen is a Finnish jazz guitarist. Tolonen became famous as guitarist for the band Tasavallan Presidentti...
: guitar (solo 1, 5, 9) - Jarno Kukkonen: guitar (solo 2)
- Seppo Kantonen: piano and synthesizers
- Jarmo SavolainenJarmo SavolainenJarmo Savolainen was a Finnish jazz pianist and composer. He was born in Iisalmi, Eastern Finland, and first studied classical piano...
: synthesizers - Heikki Virtanen: bass
- Anssi Nykänen: drums
- Mongo Aaltonen: percussion
- Yamar Thiam: tama (talking drum)
Trivia
- Kallista on ja halvalla menee oli drummer Anssi Nykänen's first major recording.
- Tama player Yamar Thiam had just arrived to Finland.