Kvalda, a jazz ensemble formed in 2002, combines lucid Scandinavian jazz and free expression into a fresh and modern blend of music. It is characteristic of the quartet to diffuse the boundaries of improvisation and composition.
» Aili Ikonen - singing
» Antti Kujanpää - piano
» Jori Huhtala - basso
» Hanne Pulli - drums
“Basically the best vocalist we’ve had by a fair amount”, is how my notes read, no small thing given the much-promoted appearances of Boine and Hukkelberg.
… The final element elevating the performance to exceptional was all this occurred in conversations throughout the body of the songs as well as extended solos. Combined with the wide variety of moods in the compositions, virtually every offering seemed to expose a new element of the band’s abilities.
Mark Sabbatini / AllAboutJazz.com @
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