Approaching
Liberty Ship
Liberty Ship´s first release.
Approaching
Liberty Ship, formed in 2012, releases a double album navigating the deep waters of free jazz and improvised music in constant pursuit of liberated self-expression.
Works
Selected Audio
CD 1:
- Warp Drive 7:23)
- Liberty(6:38)
- In our Dreams (7:29)
- In Sight (9:36)
- Wizard (5:45)
- Solio (9:30)
- Clouds & Storm (9:30)
- Liberation Wheel (7:45)
CD 2:
- Tutta Forza (2:29)
- Ralladi Balladi (3:46)
- Approaching (3:00)
- Shake It! (2:46)
- A Chat with Zen (2:57)
- Rugged (3:01)
- Every Man´s Freedom (5:05)
- Between Warps (5:11)
About the Project
Esa Pietilä – tenor sax
Aki Rissanen – piano
Antti Lötjönen – bass,
Olavi Louhivuori, drums
Liberty Ship, formed in 2012, navigates the deep waters of free jazz and improvised music in constant pursuit of liberated self-expression. Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Esa Pietilä leads this all-star quartet of accomplished Finnish jazz musicians, pushing each musician to the boundaries of their creative ability. According to the reviews, authors, Liberty Ship is without a doubt one of the most exciting and adventurous projects to emerge from the booming Finnish jazz scene.
– Pasi Virtanen
“Approaching” voted for ALBUM OF THE YEAR – Best new releases 2013″
by The New York City Jazz Record
Credits:
Recorded 30th & 31st of Aug. 2012 by Rami Kaalamo at Mimix Studios
Mixed by Rami Kaalamo
Mastered by Tapio Ylinen
Eclipse Music, ECD 201321