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Mo’ Better Lassy

by Jan-Erik Holmberg

"Concerning the musical styles on this record, Lassy & co. most likely has faith in the old proverb saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Tenor man Timo Lassy has been moving in the fast lane for years, delivering his accessible brand of finger-snapping and hard bopping soul jazz. This is his fifth studio solo album, the first being The Soul & Jazz of Timo Lassy (2007).

To cut the story short: There are more musicians, better tunes, and the entire production is fancier, compared to the previous albums.

The core quintet on the record remains unchanged, but an eight-piece brass band on five tracks, and six guests across tracks, including senior master saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen, makes this album a very versatile one. 

Concerning the musical styles on this record, Lassy & co. most likely has faith in the old proverb saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it – save the two perhaps somewhat misplaced vocal cuts. Joyce Elaine Yuille is featured on the Harlem’s Way, while rapper Paleface delivers the message on Trouble.

TIMO LASSY: Moves
Timo Lassy, saxophone, keyboards
Georgios Kontrafouris, piano, organ
Antti Lötjönen, double bass
Teppo Mäkynen, drums
Abdissa Assefa, percussion

Ricky-Tick Big Band Brass, and, guest musicians

Membran 234482