Another pleasant discovery. I knew Otto Tolonen as a classical guitarist, and quite liked his album of Finnish modern guitar music, Toccata. I certainly did not expect this. Of course, “Tjango” refers to Django Reinhardt, just like Minor by Pasi is a homage to Minor Swing. But I wouldn’t label Tjango! as a “Gypsy jazz” band. Not even as a jazz band. What they play is very original, beautifully nostalgic and at times humorous music. Yes, it comes from Finland, and no, there are no polkas nor tango. Intrigued? So you should be.
Tjango!
Antti Leinonen: accordion Otto Tolonen: guitar Eero Ignatius: double bass Laura Airola: mandolin (3, 4, 7) and ukulele (6, 9) Markku Veijonsuo: recording, mixing and mastering Lina Galrito: graphic design Recorded in June 2013 at Varistoteles Studios Helsinki Produced by Antti Leinonen, Pasi Eerikäinen and Otto Tolonen |  |
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