Dahill Road Kari Antila

• 1 For Toninho 05:19
• 2 Dahill Road 06:02
• 3 Moving Clouds 07:00
• 4 Wild Rooster 06:20
• 5 Gentle Breeze 05:21
• 6 Waltz For The Swan Of Tuonela 06:13
• 7 On My Way To Nairobi 06:54
• Total Runtime 43:09

Info for Dahill Road

Esteemed Finnish jazz guitarist and composer, Kari Antila, is set to release his new album "Dahill Road", weaving a rich tapestry of melodic journeys and rhythmic explorations. With a career that spans over fifteen years, traversing the realms of jazz from Finland to Belgium and New York, Antila has become one of Finland’s most internationally acclaimed jazz guitarists. His previous works have graced numerous significant domestic and international festivals, including the renowned Pori Jazz and the Belgian JazzLab Series.

Joining Antila on this venture is Kaisa Mäensivu, a Finnish double bass player and composer, who has carved her own path in the jazz world. Currently based in New York and a graduate from the Manhattan School of Music, Mäensivu has been recognized with multiple awards and leads her own jazz quartet, Kaisa's Machine. Her finesse with the double bass and compositional prowess will undoubtedly add a unique layer to "Dahill Road".

Also featuring on the album is Alexi Tuomarila, a pianist whose journey through classical piano to the depths of jazz piano has seen him win international jazz competitions and release critically acclaimed albums. His nuanced and emotive playing style will bring a vibrant and soulful energy to the project.

With the rhythmic mastery of Tuomas Timonen, a drummer who has played with several A-list jazz artists and is known for his versatile performances across various music genres, the album is set to be a rhythmic delight for listeners.

Kari Antila, guitar
Kaisa Mäensivu, double bass
Alexi Tuomarila, piano
Tuomas Timonen, drums

Kari Antila
was born in Laitila (Finland) and began studying classical piano when he was 7. Kari was 12 years old when he bought his first guitar and has been playing since. Kari was an autodidact up to the time he entered Pop/Jazz Conservatory, Helsinki, Finland. Kari completed a degree program in pop/jazz music education in Stadia, Helsinki. Pekka Luukka, a well-known Finnish jazz guitarist, was Kari’s instructor in Stadia. Kari moved to Belgium in 2003 and studied jazz guitar under the famous Belgian Jazz musicians Philip Catherine and Peter Hertmans. 2006 Kari was a cum laude graduate of Royal Conservatory of Gent, where she studied jazz music mastery. Kari also took master classes with Ben Monder, Jim Hall and Michael Brecker. Kari was also in New York several times following his Master’s Degree. He has had the opportunity to study with many of the top contemporary jazz guitarists. To name a few, Kari has collaborated with numerous top Finnish musicians such as Manuel Dunkel, Jaska Lukkarinen and Alexi Tuomarila. Kari has been a sideman in Belgium with top commercial names such as Lee Towers and Ben Cramer. He has also performed at several concerts, including one in Paris Olympia, France. Kari has had the opportunity to perform with some of jazz’s top names in Belgium, including Hans Van Oost and Kris Duerinckx. Kari has played with many international young jazz musicians, including Chad Lefkowitz, Brown, Downbeat magazine award winner, and Victor Assis saxophone contest winner Livio Almeida, from Brazil. Andy Declerck

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