Mika Pohjola - Live at the Blue Note (2000)

If you are a jazz piano listener who likes the intricate sounds of such artists as the late pianists, Art Tatum and Bill Evans, then this CD featuring Mika Pohjola will surprise and delight you with its lovely, oftentimes haunting melodies. It is evident that Mika Pohjola is destined for great things, simply by listening to these original compositions he created for this CD titled "Mika Pohjola Live At The Blue Note."
Matt Penman and his fluid, sensual bass joins the magical drum work of Roberto Dani to accompany the piano expressions of Mika Pohjola, making this one of the finest jazz trios performing in the jazz world today! The trio works together flawlessly and in unison; perfect, nicely.
There are 9 selections on this CD: "A Farmer's Dream;" "And She Appeared" which runs 9"42 minutes and is a great adventure in jazz listening; "Kafeet;" "Relax in the Sun;" "The Myth of the Old Man," which has some haunting melody themes that will remain in the listeners' minds long after the last note is played; "Dionysios;" "The Ice That Breaks," an unusual moody piece of mystery; "Magneten;" and "Mood 4:30am," a 3:08 minute song worthy of air play on the jazz stations for its direct, simple beauty of statement and expression. "Mood 4:30am" is a fine gem of a song, a polished and classic jazz expression at its very finest by a musician who can both compose and play! All compositions by Mika Pohjola and published by MikaMusik/STIM.
"Mika Pohjola Live At The Blue Note" is a perfect jazz CD. Give it a listen! Excellent in all aspects!!!!