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1 | 101 Compositions (2010)Mika PohjolaThis product is a 269-page PDF document, with four bonus songs. One Hundred One compositions ranks as one of the most important musical statements to-date by Mika Pohjola, a Finnish-born New York jazz pianist who also writes classical music. In 2009, Pohjola was cited as one "influential pianist since 1990" by Jazz, a 700-page book on jazz history, authored by Gary Giddins and Scott DeVeaux. Pohjola has recorded a majority of... Read DOWNLOAD 19€ |
3 | 30 Greatest Scott Joplin Ragtime Piano Pieces (2017)Scott JoplinScott Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions and was dubbed the "King of Ragtime Writers". During his brief career, he wrote 44 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first pieces, the "Maple Leaf Rag", became ragtime's first and most influential hit, and has been recognized as the archetypal rag. Joplin was born into a musical family of railway laborers in Northeast Texas, and developed his... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
4 | 4 (2017)KammarensembleNLoss was composed by Per Mårtensson 2004-05 and was commissioned by the Swedish Concert Institute for KammarensembleN. The first performance took place in "L'Espace d'Projection" at IRCAM, Paris in 2005. The piece is quite clearly divided into three larger, formal sections - each section is further subdivided at least once. The "absolute" atmosphere in the piece - talking in music aesthetic terms - is actually balanced by a personal story... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
A | Announcement - Remastered Expanded Edition (1998)Mika Pohjola with Chris CheekAnnouncement was originally recorded in Helsinki, Finland and released in 1998 by the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, presenting a program of original compositions by Pohjola for jazz quartet. The music combines contemporary jazz with influences from Scandinavian folk music, East Asian musical traditions, and the musical environment of New York City. The compositions integrate written ensemble passages with improvisation, featuring unison... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | At the Vision Festival (1999)Rashied Ali with Greg Tardy, Omer AvitalThis album is a one-set concert of drummer Rashied Ali's quartet at the Vision Jazz Festival in New York City in 1999. The four songs performed here are from the core live repertory of the group. This group recorded the successful "Cutt'n Korners" album a little bit later, adding Abraham Burton and Antoine Drye to the ensemble. This remastered live recording serves as an important document of the late 1990's New York jazz musicians,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Augmented Variations (2010)Amina Claudine Myers"Augmented Variations is Amina Claudine Myers first offering since 2004. Its two discs place her in three different musical contexts. Disc one is divided between her playing solo and singing, and being backed by her trio and a male/female vocal quartet. Disc two features her trio -- with Oluwu Ben Judah on basses, and percussionist Reggie Nicholson -- playing live in 2005 and 2008. On set opener 'Introduction To...' Myers plays her signature... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
B | Bach Keyboard Mastery I: Inventions, Sinfonias & Duets, BWV 772-805 (2016)Manuel Ignacio de ÍñigoThe Inventions and Sinfonias, BWV 772-801, also known as the Two- and Three-Part Inventions, are a collection of thirty short keyboard compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 15 inventions, which are two-part contrapuntal pieces, and 15 sinfonias, which are three-part contrapuntal pieces. They were originally written as musical exercises for his students. Bach titled the collection: "Honest method, by which the amateurs of the... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Bach Keyboard Mastery II: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (2016)Mika Pohjola with Manuel Ignacio de Íñigo, The Mediant String QuartetThe Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a work written for harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. First published in 1741, the work is considered to be one of the most important examples of variation form. The Variations are named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may have been the first performer. The tale of how the variations came to be composed comes from an early biography of Bach by Johann... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Bach Keyboard Mastery III: Six Partitas, Overture in the French Style, BWV 825-831 (2017)Manuel Ignacio de ÍñigoThe Partitas, BWV 825-830, are a set of six harpsichord suites written by Johann Sebastian Bach, published from 1726 to 1730 as Clavier-Übung I, and the first of his works to be published under his direction. They were, however, among the last of his keyboard suites to be composed, the others being the six English Suites, BWV 806-811 and the six French Suites, BWV 812-817. The six partitas for keyboard are the last set of suites that... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Bach Organ Works I (1975)Torvald TorénThis album is in a series of unique material by the famous late organist Torvald Torén, who plays organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach on the historical Cahman organ of Leufsta bruk, Sweden. Recorded on September 9 & 10, 1975. The Organ of Leufsta Bruk Church, Sweden with its 28 stops, is the largest surviving Baroque instrument in Sweden. It was built between 1726 and 1728 by Johan Niclas Cahman (c. 1680-1737), the most eminent organ builder... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Bach Organ Works II (1977)Torvald TorénThis album is in a series of unique material by the famous late organist Torvald Torén, who plays organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach. Volume II contains a selection of live recordings from concerts in Hedvig Eleonora church in Stockholm in 1977-1983 and 2001, representing the last recordings made by Mr. Torén. The organ is one of the most well- known organs in Sweden; a mechanical three-manual instrument of fifty-eight stops. It was built in... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Ball Play (2003)Mika Pohjola with Drew Gress, Mark FerberA collaboration with bassist Drew Gress and drummer Mark Ferber, pianist Mika Pohjola offers a follow-up to his Sound of Village duo improvisations. Pohjola features a free jazz vein of the 1960s, known as proprietary territory of Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Paul Bley and Rashied Ali. Coupled with original compositions by Pohjola, Xavier Montsalvatge and Burt Bacharach, Ball Play is a one-hour long enjoyment which naturally spans several... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Ballads (2009)Various ArtistsBallads is a magnificent celebration of melody, intimacy, and the timeless art of the vocal ballad. This unforgettable collection brings together some of the most heartfelt and emotionally expressive performances from the Blue Music Group catalog, featuring a remarkable lineup of outstanding vocalists whose unique voices transform every song into a deeply personal musical experience. From whisper-soft piano accompaniments to lush jazz... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Bridge (2002)Akiko Pavolka with Peter Hess, Pete Rende, Matt PavolkaThere are so many different influences present in the music on the newest CD Bridge by Akiko Pavolka's House of Illusion that it almost defies categorization. This could therefore place this music in the avant-garde category, and certainly there are influences from that particular camp of music present here. Certainly, this music has a high degree of jazzness by virtue of the improvisation and jazz sensibilities present. There are elements of... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
C | Caminos (2010)Yulia Musayelyan with Fernando Huergo, Vardan Ovsepian"New original-minded artists on the international jazz scene are a necessity for the development of this now global music. Ethnic influences from around the world have been popular for some time. Some of these influences, Latin music in particular, have become so common that they have in fact been included to the center of the jazz vocabulary. Armenian flutist Yulia Musayelyan’s debut album, Caminos, incorporates Latin music very... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Chick Corea: Children's Songs (2014)Mika PohjolaChildren's Songs is a series of twenty compositions by jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea. The collection mainly consists of short songs with simple themes. There is little development in the pieces, which capture a variety of melodies and moods. Corea began writing the first song in 1971. In the preface of the annotated version Corea stated that he aimed "to convey simplicity as beauty, as represented in the Spirit of a child". Corea,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Chords, Functions & Scales (2010)Blue Music GroupThis product is two PDF documents and a bonus song. A short but comprehensive reference of all basic chords, tonal functions and scales; diatonic, secondary dominants, subdominant minor, substitute dominants, passing diminished and blues chords, with industrywide accepted terminology and the correct default harmonic solutions to each situation. Read DOWNLOAD 5€ |
 | Christmas, Harmony & The Piano (2014)Mika PohjolaThis is a reflective recording of fifteen traditional Christmas carols in a solo piano setting. Most of the carols have been played here according to traditional arrangements. Some have also been improvised in a more contemporary - perhaps a somewhat Satie-esque - style, but always retaining the melody at the forefront. These carols are traditionally sung, however when played on the piano they are transformed into something more personal and... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Consorts - Swedish Contemporary Music (2015)Das Orchester with Kerstin Frödin, Chrichan Larson, Ivo NilssonThe Swedish contemporary trio "Das Orchester" was founded in 1999 as the result of a staging of a theatre piece based on the book "Voices from Chernobyl" by the Belarusian writer Svetlana Alexievich. The unusual constellation of recorder, trombone and cello was in fact, to a certain extent, inspired by the subject of the book. However, the combination of instruments with their disparate characters, presented no existing repertoire and the first... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Covers 4 Lovers (2016)Mika Pohjola with Mimmi Forsberg, Björn ArköHere is a masterfully curated and irresistibly fresh homage to the golden era of pop, reimagining timeless hits by Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Bee Gees, Burt Bacharach, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Leroy Anderson, and more. At the heart of the album is composer and pianist Mika Pohjola, whose inventive arrangements strike a captivating balance between reverence and reinvention. Recorded in the iconic Studio 2 at the Royal College of Music... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Cutt'n Korners (2001)Rashied Ali with Greg Tardy, Antoine Drye, Omer AvitalFeaturing New York based virtuoso artists Greg Tardy, Abraham Burton, James Hurt and Antoine Drye, drummer legend Rashied Ali selected a perfect set of tunes for his new downtown band. The selections are compositions by Ali, Eric Dolphy, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter and Jaco Pastorius as well as songs by the members of the band. "This is definitely all my thing" Ali said in an interview in early August 2009 before he passed away. "I heard... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
D | Dark Wood Explorations (2008)Judith Insell with Joe FondaFeaturing Judith Insell on viola and Joe Fonda on contrabass. I recall Ms. Insell from her days with the Soldier String Quartet when the performed with John Cale. She has also worked with Lee Konitz, Steve Coleman and Greg Osby. Contrabassist extraordinaire, Joe Fonda, remains one of the greatest of all local bassists and has worked with a plethora of downtown's best musicians: Anthony Braxton, Fonda/Steven Group, Conference Call and th Nu Band.... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Discovery (1998)Mika Pohjola'Discovery' was recorded at Pohjola's studio apartment in East Village, New York in 1998. The original tape was lost for twelve years, and found and re-mastered in 2010. With the exception of the opening and closing tracks, the music is all improvised. The opening track, 'Mood 4.30 A.M.', is a multitrack recording with three piano layers. The 11-track recording is an intimate portrait achieved in a relaxed home recording atmosphere. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Drama (2009)Roberto DaniDrama is Italian percussionist Roberto Dani's first solo album, containing original compositions and improvisations for his custom-made set of drums, cymbals and percussion. Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Dupré Organ Works (1977)Torvald TorénThis album contains parts of three live concerts by Swedish organist Torvald Torén. He performs organ works by the greatest organ composer of the 20th century, Marcel Dupré. The recordings are made on three famous organs in Sweden: The Linköping Cathedral (5 Antiphones) 1987, S:t Jacob's Church in Stockholm (Symphonie-Passion) 1977 and the Lund Cathedral (Évocation) 1986. Torvald Torén spent a great part of his career on French organ music,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Duruflé Organ Works (1977)Torvald TorénThis album contains four major organ works by Maurice Duruflé, from a 1977 live concert at Hedvig Eleonora Church in Stockholm. Organist Torvald Torén spent a great part of his career on French organ music, which also gained him international praise. He studied with Maurice Duruflé in Paris and had a unique opportunity to study these works with the composer himself. Maurice Duruflé has, among other things, said the following about Torvald... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
E | Early in Paris (1948)Erroll GarnerPianist legend Erroll Garner's Paris recordings from 1948 are treasures by a pianist with immense class and joyful playing. His romantically leaning style extends to expressions with a witty sense of humor, experimental key-changing treatment of Broadway songs, and considerable direction as a contrasting composer featuring odd melodic and harmonic solutions while staying firm with the traditional stride. One year before this recording, Garner... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Early Years (1951)Oscar Peterson with Austin Roberts, Ray BrownThese recordings bring together a selection of performances from the early years of Oscar Peterson's career, spanning 1950 to 1952 and documenting several stages in his development as a pianist and ensemble musician. Peterson was born in Montreal in 1925 and began studying piano at an early age. His training combined classical studies with an increasing interest in jazz, and by his teenage years he was already performing professionally. In... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Eddie Jefferson at Ali's Alley (2009)Rashied Ali with Marvin Blackman, Benny WilsonThis remaster is made from a reel of a 1976 performance featuring vocalese master Eddie Jefferson with Rashied Ali Quintet. Documented in the emerging downtown New York loft scene at Ali's Alley, Jefferson's art and career - which was overlooked for many years - was finally undergoing a deserved revival. This rare ensemble played two nights in July of which the latter is released here unedited. The selections are Jefferson classics; all original... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Edwin Fischer Plays Keyboard Concertos by J S Bach (1933)Edwin FischerKeyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052 Originally a Harpsichord Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052 is a concerto for harpsichord with two violin parts, viola, and basso continuo. The earliest surviving manuscript of the concerto can be dated to 1734; it was made by Bach's son Carl Philipp Emanuel and contained only the orchestral parts, with the harpsichord part added later. This version is known as BWV 1052a. The definitive version, BWV 1052, was... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | En Bateau - Piano Music by Claude Debussy (2026)Manuel Ignacio de ÍñigoEn Bateau is a twenty-track collection of piano pieces by Claude Debussy. The name refers to the first movement from the Petite Suite with the same name. The Petite Suite, L 65, is a suite for piano four hands. It has been transcribed many times, most notably in an orchestral version by Debussy's colleague Henri Büsser. The suite, which was composed from 1886 to 1889, was first performed on 2 February 1889 by Debussy and pianist-publisher... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | En klunk av det blå - Blue Draught (2010)Ulvens döttrarThe nominees of the prestigious Nordic Council Prize, The Daughters of the Wolf (Ulvens döttrar) continue their musical peregrinations through folk-tales from Åland ["Awe-land"] Islands with their original compositions. The three sisters have performed together since childhood with their exotic Nordic vocal sound self-accompanied by flutes, fiddle and drums. The trio received wide media acclaim as the finalists in the Tampere Vocal... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 24€ |
 | English Breakfast (1999)Mika Pohjola with Chris CheekThis remarkable live concert with Chris Cheek, Matt Penman and Roberto Dani, under the innovative leadership and compositional resource of pianist Mika Pohjola, was recorded under catastrophic circumstances. The recording engineer forgot to include the bass track into the final mix. The multitrack tapes were lost less than a year later. However, with modern technology, this important document has been successfully restored and the quality of the... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Erroll Garner in the 1940s Vol 1 (1945)Erroll GarnerErroll Garner's recordings from the second half of the 1940s document a formative period in his career, as he moved from the New York club scene into a wider recording career and established a musical identity of his own. Garner was born in Pittsburgh in 1921 and was largely self-taught as a pianist. He began playing at an early age and learned primarily by ear. He never learned to read conventional Western musical notation, a characteristic... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Erroll Garner in the 1940s Vol 2 (1949)Erroll GarnerErroll Garner's recordings from the second half of the 1940s document a formative period in his career, as he moved from the New York club scene into a wider recording career and established a musical identity of his own. Garner was born in Pittsburgh in 1921 and was largely self-taught as a pianist. He began playing at an early age and learned primarily by ear. He never learned to read conventional Western musical notation, a characteristic... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
F | Favorite Christmas Carols (2017)Johanna Grüssner with Mika PohjolaThese recognizable and comforting Christmas carols shed a fresh light to the favorite holiday with tender renditions and arrangements for voice - sometimes choir - piano, bass and various strings. Gems such as O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Good King Wenceslas and Joy to the World are interpreted by the silky voice of Johanna Grüssner, to bouncy and harmonically spicy arrangements by Mika Pohjola who also plays... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Franck Organ Works I (1974)Torvald TorénThe two volumes of the Complete Organ Works by the quintessential French organ composer César Franck, demonstrate the art of 19th century organ composition at its highest. These varied and colorful works are performed by Swedish organist, Torvald Torén, who was known both in his home country as well as in France for his vast French repertoire. This recording dates back to 1974 and the Hedvig Eleonora church in Stockholm. The former... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Franck Organ Works II (1974)Torvald TorénThe two volumes of the Complete Organ Works by the quintessential French organ composer César Franck, demonstrate the art of 19th century organ composition at its highest. These varied and colorful works are performed by Swedish organist, Torvald Torén, who was known both in his home country as well as in France for his vast French repertoire. This recording dates back to 1974 and the Hedvig Eleonora church in Stockholm. The former... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Frusen dans - Frozen Dance (2015)Ulvens DöttrarThe three Scandinavian sisters of Ulvens döttrar from the Åland Islands continue their folky tales on their latest album, Frusen dans (Frozen Dance) with all original music. They are featured with imaginative vocal arrangements as well as dexterous handling of an array of instruments. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 24€ |
G | Grandes Exitos del Tango (2003)Tango Republic with Felipe Salles, Bertram LehmannThe New York-based quintet Tango Republic performs favorite tango selections on this rare release. Arrangements by tango masters Ástor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel have arranged by the band members. Tango Republic has performed in Washington D.C and New York. Their best repertoire is released on this concise album. Tango Republic is a merged version of traditional tango from Argentina and Finland, and the modern Tango Nuevo. The... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Great Tunes by My Friends (2009)Mika PohjolaTunes by jazz musicians Ben Monder, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek, Reid Anderson, Fernando Huergo, Drew Gress and Guillermo Klein are displayed on this solo piano album of a rare kind. Fellow New Yorker, pianist Mika Pohjola, decided to record tunes by his friends from the jazz scene. These songs were played by Pohjola at various sessions with some of the composers, when the songs were new in the late 1990s and they all lived in Brooklyn.... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
H | Harmonic and Melodic Exercises as Taught by Lennie Tristano (2026)Lennie Tristano“You could make your fingers reproduce exactly what you felt, if you really worked at it. I achieved it, not only spending a lot of time at the keyboard but finding ways I could make my fingers reproduce my deepest feelings. It meant, when you hit a note with a finger, you sank into that note all the way to the bottom of the keyboard until it went pow!” This is a famous quote from Lennie Tristano (1919-78), who along with Bud Powell and... Read DOWNLOAD 17€ |
 | Hidden Voices (2021)LipparellaEver since its founding in 2008, The Swedish Contemporary Ensemble, Lipparella has collaborated with numerous composers to create new works for an ensemble of instruments rarely used in contemporary music. For this album, we have selected some of the works most important to us, and which we have performed repeatedly. While being highly contrasting in their character, these works share each composer's intimate relation to the text being set to... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Horn & Sound (2020)Sören Hermansson"This disc showcases Sören Hermansson's incredible horn playing and his collaborative work with composers over the past decades. His contribution to horn repertoire is laudable and this disc is a must-have for anyone interested in music for horn and electronics." -International Horn Society Magazine "I have selected seven pieces for horn and electronics, all composed for me. All pieces are world premieres with the exception of track 7,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | House of Illusion (1998)Akiko Pavolka with Pete Rende, Matt PavolkaHouse of Illusion marks the beginning of Akiko Pavolka's debut as a creative artist on the New York jazz scene. Her band with the same name has been recognized for its expressive variety, yet tight rapport. Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Höstvisa Sheet Music (2024)Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro with Mika Pohjola, Johanna GrüssnerSheet music of Höstvisa by Tove Jansson and Erna Tauro, arranged by Mika Pohjola, as it is recorded on Moomin Voices. If you'd like to delve into all Moomin Voices Recording sheet music, go HERE. To buy the CD or download, go HERE. For the Finnish language version of the same album, go DOWNLOAD 5€ | CD+DL 16€ |
I | I Närbilder - Visor av Fritz Sjöström (2023)Jan Alpsjö with Arne ForsénFritz Sjöström föddes 1923 i Kiruna och hans musikintresse grundlades troligen genom hans far, som var spelman, körledare och fiolbyggare. Redan i ungdomsåren komponerade han visor till vänkretsen i KFUM, men bildkonst blev hans yrke och riktning i livet. Utbildning först på Valands målarskola i Göteborg och sedan på Kungliga Konsthögskolan i Stockholm och i Paris. Fritz bodde i Stockholm... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | I sagans värld - Wonderland (2008)Johanna Grüssner with Patrick Wingren, WegeliuskvartettenVocalist Johanna Grüssner and pianist & arranger Patrick Wingren join forces for a fairy-tale album. Together with the Wegeliuskvartetten string quartet and bassist Marcus Söderström, they interpret songs associated with Astrid Lindgren and beyond. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Ihmissydän - Human Heart (2020)Heinz-Juhani Hofmann with Jutta SeppinenHere is mezzo-soprano and conductor Jutta Seppinen's accurate, moving and strong showcase of virtuosity. Finnish composer Heinz-Juhani Hofmann's monologue opera for mezzo-soprano and tape is unique in its category. Human Heart is originally composed for Jutta Seppinen and it was premiered in 2011. Child sexual abuse and incest are some of the cruellest human acts. They breach a child's right to inviolability and its own self, and radically... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Images (2000)Roberto Dani with Norma Winstone, Glauco VenierThese are lovely, well-played pieces for a quartet anchored by Italian percussionist Roberto Dani, and featuring the gorgeous vocals of Norma Winstone. This cleverly paced set includes twelve compositions by the leader, interspersed with five short group improvisations. Melodies and harmonics are simple, but the whole evokes a pleasing charm. There is imagery at work here, as a sort of impressionism pervades, but one not void of substantial... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Improvisation Ideas (2010)Blue Music GroupThis product is a PDF document and a bonus song. Listen, learn, apply. Practical advice and analysis for students of all levels. The ten example tunes feature helpful tips on how to approach improvising on any song, what to look for and which approach may be helpful when tackling various harmonic situations. By learning the approach from these ten songs, improvising on other songs will be fun and easy. Read DOWNLOAD 4€ |
 | In France (1989)Rashied Ali with Antoine Roney, Greg MurphyThis is one of the most representative recordings by drummer Rashied Ali's (1935-2009) repertoire in the 1980s. Recorded with his then active quartet, the energetic sounds of this document interpret compositions by Ali himself as well as some of his many former bandmates, John Coltrane and Jaco Pastorius among others. Recorded in Roanne, France in March 1989. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | In Hollywood (1953)Oscar Peterson with Herb Ellis, Ray BrownThe recordings gathered here document Oscar Peterson's piano-guitar-bass trio during two important periods in the development of the group: late 1953, when the partnership with guitarist Herb Ellis was taking shape, and November 1954, when Peterson, Ellis and bassist Ray Brown were working together as an established trio. By this time Peterson had already spent several years building his career. Born in Montreal in 1925, he had begun... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Introducing Clara Guldberg Ravn (2017)Clara Guldberg RavnThe Danish recorder player, Clara Guldberg Ravn, studied in mid 2010s with professor Dan Laurin at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden. She has also studied for Pierre Hamon at Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon, and received lessons from Michala Petri, Rolf Lislevand and Maurice Steger. She has received several awards, for instance Jacob Gades Talent Prize 2008, the Organization of Early Music in Sweden's... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | It's About Time (2009)Terry Clarke with Jim Hall, Joe Lovano, Greg OsbyFeaturing Lovano, Hall, Osby, Phil Dwyer and Don Thompson, drummer Clarke's debut album as a leader delivers prominent jazz of the highest order by these prime-time artists. Iconic, multiple award-winning Canadian jazz drummer, Terry Clarke has recorded and performed internationally with the crème de la crème of jazz for over half a century. Finally - he has momentarily stepped away from his beloved sideman status in order to... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
J | Jazz Theory Bundle (2010)Blue Music GroupIntroducing the Jazz Theory Bundle - your comprehensive guide to mastering jazz harmony and improvisation, presented across EIGHT dynamic PDF documents accompanied by four bonus songs. Dive deep into essential jazz theory condensed into succinct yet thorough resources. This collection provides a wealth of knowledge, from chord structures to harmonic scales and everything in between. Delve into 'Chords, Functions & Scales,' uncover the... Read DOWNLOAD 15€ |
 | Johanna Grüssner Band (1995)Johanna Grüssner with Casey Scheuerell, Andreas Fliflet, Gary Davis HeckardJohanna Grüssner's debut recording from 1995 features an ensemble of fellow students, with professor Casey Scheuerell appearing as a guest artist. The album combines Scandinavian troubadour repertoire with standard jazz fair. While most of the songs were initially arranged by pianist Mika Pohjola, all the musicians contribute to an interplay that extends beyond the written arrangements. Grüssner is already an assured producer and... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Joulun valo - The Light Of Christmas (2014)Johanna Lehesvuori with Jenna Ristilä"The Light of Christmas" is Finnish soprano Johanna Lehesvuori's debut solo album. Recorded with pianist Jenna Ristilä, Johanna envisioned to record famous Ave Maria-songs by Schubert, Bach-Gounod and Caccini. She was also inspired and excited to sing two Maria related songs in Finnish and three in Swedish. On this release, she also interprets traditional Finnish Christmas songs, and premieres new music, making this a fresh outing, bright... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Jumpy Highway (2003)Peter Nordwall with Ralf Nyqvist, Marcus SöderströmJumpy Highway is Swedish saxophonist Peter Nordwall's debut solo album, released in 2003. This outing consists of a mix between jazz and funk. Most songs are originals by Nordwall, adding John Coltrane's "Equinox" and Ralf Nyqvist's "Minor Blues" on the program. The musicians are Peter Nordwall on saxophones and flute, Mathias Sandberg on guitar, Ralf Nyqvist on piano, Marcus Söderström on double bass, Stefan "Kilju" Lindblom on... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
K | Kauneimmat joululaulut (2020)Eeppi Ursin with Johanna GrüssnerKauneimmat joululaulut (The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols) features songs from around the world sung in Finnish, and some in English. Arranged in a contemporary fashion by Mika Pohjola, vocalists Eeppi Ursin and Johanna Grüssner take you to the wonderful wintry message. Guest vocalists Mirja Mäkelä is featured on track 4, "Kun joulu on" and Sanni Orasmaa on tracks 6, 7, 10 and 12. The carols are Finnish and international... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
L | Landmark - Remastered Expanded Edition (2002)Mika Pohjola with Miguel Zenón, Ben MonderFeaturing MikaSonik with guest background vocals by Johanna Grüssner, Landmark was recorded in Helsinki, Finland (and Grüssner in New York) and released in 2002, the album presents original compositions that combine contemporary jazz with elements of fusion, classical music, and irregular meters. The repertoire consists primarily of extended compositions that balance written material with... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Le Nouvel Amour (2018)Das Orchester with Alexandra BüchelOn this remarkable outing the chamber trio Das Orchester meets soprano Alexandra Büchel for interpretations of some of Sweden's most significant contemporary art music repertoire in the 2010s. Arne Gieshoff: Verdreht The German term 'verdreht' translates as contorted, dippy, distorted, misrepresented, perverted, pixilated,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Leivonen lumimyrskyssä - A Lark In The Snowstorm (2005)Mika Pohjola with Sanni Orasmaa, Eeppi Ursin, Henrik Lamberg"Leivonen Lumimyrskyssä is a documentary as well as musical experience by pianist and composer Mika Pohjola, who now lives in New York. A large roster of players in multiple ensembles perform fifteen songs; the CD also contains five interview snippets with Kärki, plus a computer-compatible multimedia presentation featuring some of his original arrangements. Kärki's interest in jazz began after hearing Louis Armstrong's 1920s recordings. Plans... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Lilacs in Winter (2010)Maryanne de Prophetis with Frank Kimbrough, Ron HortonLilacs In Winter came from the curiosity and surprise of improvisation when based gently on some compositional material. The flowing in and out of composition, improvisation and words, to the point where one cannot tell what has been written and what is free, is a powerful and liberating manifestation, for the performers as well as listeners . . . in fact there becomes a point of no distinction in that regard. The personal quality of the music... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Lilla Mys visa Sheet Music (2024)Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro with Mika Pohjola, Johanna GrüssnerSheet music of Lilla Mys visa by Tove Jansson and Erna Tauro, arranged by Mika Pohjola, as it is recorded on Moomin Voices. If you'd like to delve into all Moomin Voices sheet music, go HERE. To buy the CD or download, go HERE. For the Finnish language version of the same album, go DOWNLOAD 5€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Linear Writing (2014)Blue Music GroupThis product contains a 30-page PDF document with the arranging material, and a one bonus song. Similar to any music theory, Linear Writing techniques enhance the work flow in arranging-related mechanics, in order to allow creativity, musical ideas and other non-tangible aspects of musical creation to be prioritized. Using Linear Writing in creative work is not a purpose or a musical achievement by itself. However, it advances the awareness... Read DOWNLOAD 17€ |
 | Listen (2013)Pekka Pylkkänen Tube Factory"I first met Pekka Pylkkänen in the early eighties while working in Helsinki with the UMO Big Band. He was an aspiring saxophonist who approached me about having a lesson. I remember this young lad coming to my hotel with a moderate amount of skills and a strong desire to learn as much as he could about the music. Even then I sensed that this guy would go far. Fast-forward 25 years. Pekka sent me a copy of his latest recording, and what I hear... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Live Around Europe (2020)Mika Pohjola with Matt Penman, Roberto DaniThis is a collection of pianist and composer Mika Pohjola's European live concerts from summer jazz festivals in 1996 and 1997, featuring bassist Matt Penman and drummer Roberto Dani. All tracks are written by Pohjola's creative and productive pen, but the renditions here are rather exclamatory versions of tunes heard on his excellent Myths & Beliefs (1996, GM Recordings) featuring guitarist Mick Goodrick and the two subsequent... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Live at Hubbard Hall (1998)Johanna Grüssner with Peter Eldridge, Darmon MeaderThe Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, featuring Johanna Grüssner, shines with some of today's most creative big band arrangements of familiar jazz tunes. Featuring special guests, New York Voices members Peter Eldridge and Darmon Meader, the big band gets an additional boost for drive and groove. The classic big band sound is alive through the elastic vehicle of the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra. Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Live at Royal Cotton Club (2020)Mika Pohjola with Chris Cheek, Matt Penman, Roberto DaniThis important document captures the unmistakable excitement, spontaneity, and energy that only a live jazz performance can deliver. Recorded before an appreciative audience, this album places you in the very heart of the concert, where every note is created in the moment and every musical conversation unfolds naturally. From the opening performance to the final encore, the musicians explore a rich landscape of lyrical melodies, fearless... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Live at the Savoy (2006)Grupo Nuevo with Eeppi Ursin, Yulia Musayelyan, Fernando HuergoGrupo Nuevo explores new paths on chacarera and tango from Argentina. The repertoire contains classics and original compositions by Fernando Huergo and Mika Pohjola. Grupo Nuevo's renditions also feature improvisatory elements by the versatile band members. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Live in New York (1996)Mika Pohjola with Matt Penman, Roberto Dani"Mika Pohjola is a modern day jazz stylist and innovator who has assimilated the entirety of the jazz tradition, and much of the early 20th century classical one, and turned it on its head with an individual voice that swings deep, wide, and melodically. With his trio that includes bassist Matt Penman and drummer Roberto Dani, this immigrant New Yorker composes music that is equal parts hard bop, swing, and post-bop modalism, with more than a... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Live in Tokyo (2020)Mika Pohjola with Yusuke YamamotoThe Sound of Village Duo, as pianist Mika Pohjola and multi-instrumentalist Yusuke Yamamoto calls it, is based in New York City. In addition to local gigs, the duo has toured Scandinavia and Japan, and completed five recordings, mostly in Pohjola's home studio in East Village. The remarkable thing about this duo is that it does not play any composed repertoire. All recordings, most notably their self-titled Sound of Village, and... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Live Jazz on Broadway (2009)Jill SeifersNashville-based singer Jill Seifers' live concert is here released in its entirety, and contains songs from her Broadway jazz repertoire. These songs became her and New York-pianist Mika Pohjola's duo trademark at the turn of the millenium. Seifers and Pohjola met in Boston in the early 90's, and started making frequent appearances with their repertory in New York City. This duo performs Broadway classics by Cole Porter, Frank Loesser, Dmitri... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Living These Times (2009)Fernando Huergo with Luciana Souza, Jacques Schwarz-BartFor Fernando Huergo, musical diversity doesn't come as a surprise. For all he remembers growing up in a musical household in Córdoba, Argentina, surrounded by music that his father, a professional singer, pianist and guitarist would encourage him to check out. "I was singing Chega de Saudade when I was about two years old, with my parents and uncles passing around instruments and singing," says Fernando when asked what sparked his love... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Lunaria (2021)Ensemble MaIvo Nilsson: Lunaria (2007-08), 9 orbite per soprano e 5 strumenti. Lunaria was freely inspired by the collections of anecdotes "Le Cosmicomiche" and "Ti con zero" by Italo Calvino from which also the ten movements in this suite derive their titles: 1. La distanza della Luna. 2. Sul far del giorno 3. Tutto in un punto 4. Senza colori 5. Giochi senza fine 6. Quanto scomettiamo 7. La Spirale 8. La molle Luna 9. La forma dello... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
M | Maurice Ravel - Erik Satie - Piano Music (2026)Manuel Ignacio de ÍñigoThis album is restored from recordings of piano music by Maurice Ravel and Erik Satie. The first 17 tracks are played by Manuel Ignacio de Íñigo on piano, the last two are played back from a piano roll. Le Tombeau de Couperin (The Tomb of Couperin) is a suite for solo piano by Maurice Ravel, composed between 1914 and 1917. The work consists of six movements, based on the movements of a traditional Baroque suite. Each movement is dedicated... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Moomin Music (2024)Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro with Mika Pohjola, Johanna GrüssnerMoomin Voices Sheet Music contains the complete collection of original recording scores from the Moomin Voices album. The edition includes sheet music for all 22 songs in PDF format together with the corresponding audio recordings. The scores are the original performance materials used during the recording sessions in 2002, including those prepared for vocalist Johanna Grüssner and the accompanying ensemble. The collection presents Erna... Read DOWNLOAD 29€ | CD+DL 32€ |
 | Moomin Voices - Muminröster (2003)Tove Jansson with Mika Pohjola, Johanna GrüssnerExperience the enchanting melodies of Tove Jansson's timeless Moomin fairy-tale songs in the classic edition of the complete collection. Celebrated as an ingenious children's music album, it has found a special place as course material at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Within the Moomin novels, music weaves its magic through the lives of the characters, especially Snufkin and his harmonica's playful tunes. Each character,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Moomin Voices - Muumilauluja (2005)Tove Jansson with Mirja Mäkelä, Eeppi UrsinExperience the enchanting melodies of Tove Jansson's timeless Moomin fairy-tale songs in the classic edition of the complete collection. Celebrated as an ingenious children's music album, it has found a special place as course material at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Within the Moomin novels, music weaves its magic through the lives of the characters, especially Snufkin and his harmonica's playful tunes. Each character,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Mumintrollets visa Sheet Music (2024)Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro with Mika Pohjola, Johanna GrüssnerSheet music of Mumintrollets visa by Tove Jansson and Erna Tauro, arranged by Mika Pohjola, as it is recorded on Moomin Voices. If you'd like to delve into all Moomin Voices sheet music, go HERE. To buy the CD or download, go HERE. For the Finnish language version of the same album, go DOWNLOAD 5€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Musical Treasures for the Organ (2006)Marcus TorénTorén's premier release is a documentation of music played on the three oldest organs of the diocese of Karlstad, located in the middle-western part of Sweden. The Swedish organist Marcus Torén plays a wide variety of works from the late renaissance period to the 20th century. These well-sounding one-manual instruments built in 1707, 1795 and 1820 are to be found in Nyed church, the old church of Sundals Ryr and the Eskilsäter church. The... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Muumilauluja konserttinuotit (2024)Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro, Mika PohjolaKaksikymmentä vuotta toimineen Muumilauluja-konserttibändin nuotit ensi kertaa nyt julkaistuna! Neljätoista alkuperäistä muumilaulua on sovitettu kahdelle laulajalle ja pianistille. Pianostemma on kirjoitettu sekä nuoteille että sointumerkeille, jotta sekä klassisen että jazztaustan omaava pianisti voi säestää laulajia. Mukana kaikki neljäntoista laulun alkuperäiset äänitykset vuodelta 2005. Huom! Tähän liitetyt PDF-sovitukset... Read DOWNLOAD 29€ |
 | My Heart Stood Still (1950)Erroll Garner with John Simmons, Shadow WilsonThese recordings document a series of New York studio sessions by Erroll Garner with bassist John Simmons and drummer Shadow Wilson, recorded between June 1950 and January 1951. The first session took place on June 28, 1950, at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York. Six titles from the session appeared that year on Columbia CL 6139, Piano Moods, including “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” “It Could Happen to You,” “I Don't Know... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Myths & Beliefs - Remastered Expanded Edition (1996)Mika Pohjola with Mick Goodrick, Bruno Råberg, Roberto DaniThe one word that best describes Mika Pohjola's debut as a leader is "original." The melodic strength of Pohjola's material suggests sources in the traditional music of Finland, where he was born, and Sweden, where he first studied jazz with a Spanish instructor. "I'm not interested in writing variations on the folkloric material," Mika insists, "but I like the idea of a general folk audience. So I write my own folk material." Pohjola's... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Månmors gästabud (2015)Bothnia Rhythm Orchestra with Ulvens DöttrarThis unique outing makes an interesting musical meeting between the characteristic music of folk melodies and harmonies, combined with the powerful rhythmic, harmonic and rich sounds of a Big Band. Ralf Nyqvist - a pianist, composer and conductor based in Vaasa, Finland - composed two compositions for BRO and Ulvens Döttrar. Ulvens Rop was composed while Ralf was visiting Visby in Gotland. The tune is a traditional fiddler melody with a... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
N | New York Jazz & World 9 (2009)Various ArtistsThe New York Jazz Album series is a collection of the best songs by BlueMusicGroup.com artists. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | New York Jazz 8 (2008)Various ArtistsThe New York Jazz Album series is a collection of the best songs by BlueMusicGroup.com artists. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | New York Life (1995)Rigmor Gustafsson with Mika PohjolaSuccessfully documenting the early careers of both jazz vocalist Rigmor Gustafsson and pianist Mika Pohjola, New York Life is full of energetic duo expression as well a taste of the subtle and sublime. Song selections include both American and Swedish standards. As a specialty, the duo performs "Walking My Baby Back Home" in a more famous Swedish version, "Sakta vi gå genom stan", whose lyrics tell a story about Stockholm. Gustafsson... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Nights Flights Spice (2025)Mika Pohjola with Ben Monder, Matt PenmanThis quartet came together under unexpected circumstances when guitarist Ben Monder replaced the originally scheduled saxophonist Chris Cheek shortly before the recording session, resulting in a unique collaboration that was never repeated in this exact lineup. The album presents a selection of Pohjola's original compositions, several of which previously appeared on Announcement, Landmark, and Still Alive. While Landmark and Still Alive were... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Northern Sunrise (2009)Mika Pohjola with Steve Wilson, Ben MonderStanding as a profound testament to Pohjola's prowess as a pianist and composer within the New York music scene, Northern Sunrise serves as a rich tapestry of both meticulously crafted compositions and inspired improvisations, showcasing a previously unexplored landscape of harmonies and rhythms. Collaborating with talents like saxophonist Steve Wilson, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Massimo Biolcati, and drummer Mark Ferber, Pohjola presents his... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Nu ska vi sjunga (2013)Johanna GrüssnerSwedish singing tradition is alive and well! In the latest of revamped versions of children's classics, vocalist Johanna Grüssner and arranger-composer Mika Pohjola interpret forty songs from the 'Nu ska vi sjunga' songbook. The album embraces the rich Swedish singing tradition and is in accordance with the Orff & Kodály method tuned to the natural keys of children. It is easy to sing along! "Pohjolas ackompanjemang illustrerar fint textens... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
O | Olsson Organ Works (1974)Torvald TorénOtto Olsson (1879-1964) is one of the most important Swedish composers of organ music. He was a professor of harmony and organ at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and one of the greatest Swedish organ virtuosos of his time. His strong background in counterpoint was combined with an affinity for French organ music to create his late Romantic style of composition. He also explored polytonality in his works. He had a big interest in early... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Oscar Peterson Plays & Sings (1953)Oscar Peterson with Ray Brown, Barney KesselThe recordings gathered here trace an important part of Oscar Peterson's early career, from his first recordings with Barney Kessel in 1952 through the development of the trio format that would soon become one of the defining ensembles of Peterson's career. Peterson had already established himself as a professional musician in Canada before arriving on the American jazz scene. His early career included radio work in Montreal and regular... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
P | Provinciano - Remastered (2013)Fernando Huergo with Andrew Rathbun, Yulia MusayelyanWithout reading the press kit or liners prior to a first listen, something unique is readily apparent about Argentinean bassist/composer/educator Fernando Huergo's modernistic amalgamation of modern jazz and tango. An instructor at Tufts University and Assistant Professor in the Bass Department at Berklee College of Music, Huergo surpasses the traditional forms of ethnocentric Latin song structures within the jazz realm. In the album notes,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Puttes äventyr i Blåbärsskogen - Peter in Blueberry Land (2016)Mika Pohjola with Johanna GrüssnerElsa Beskow's classic children's story-telling and illustrations, "Peter in Blueberry Land" from 1901 is put to music with sixteen songs and four instrumental interludes by composer and pianist Mika Pohjola. Peter is looking for blueberries and lingonberries for his mother, but he cannot find a single one. Suddenly he feels a light tap on his shoe, and a strange, magical adventure begins. This musical edition features vocals and a choir (by... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
R | Reflections in Real Time (2020)Mika PohjolaBeing Pohjola's first solo piano recording – made in three sessions 1993 and 1998 – this release witnesses a young pianist on an upward spiral, although still early in his progression. Pohjola's musical perspectives have been reshaped many times since this recording. On this one, however, you'll hear the first attempts to the craft and creativity which has influenced many of the subsequent Scandinavian jazz artists. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Relax to Modern Sounds (2022)Mika PohjolaEscape the chaos of everyday life and immerse yourself in the tranquility of "Relax to Modern Sounds" – an exquisite collection of sounds that transcends the ordinary. Picture yourself reclining on your favorite couch, enveloped in a world of harmonies and melodies designed to soothe your soul. This album is a symphony of contemporary moods and serene harmonies meticulously crafted to whisk you away from the hectic pace of the world. Each... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Relaxing Classical Piano Essentials (2026)Manuel Ignacio de ÍñigoThis soothing release is a carefully curated collection of timeless piano works by some of the greatest composers in classical music history. Featuring the elegant melodies of Johann Sebastian Bach, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy, Edvard Grieg, Franz Liszt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, Robert Schumann, and Alexander Scriabin, this album offers a journey through centuries of expressive and inspiring piano music. From... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Riverside (2020)Mika Pohjola with Roberto DaniRiverside is a duo project by pianist Mika Pohjola and drummer Roberto Dani, with guest bassist Matt Penman appearing on five tracks. The three gentlemen are known from Pohjola's 90's trio, exclusively performing Pohjola's intricate compositions. However, here Pohjola and Dani turn into a freewheeling mode, improvising several aspects of duo interaction as well as moods ranging from jazz (even bluesy sounds) into contemporary classical... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Roll over Schumann - Kinderszenen & Piano Concerto (2016)Robert SchumannKinderszenen ("Scenes from Childhood") is a set of thirteen pieces of music for piano written in 1838. Schumann wrote 30 movements for this work, but chose 13 for the final version. The unused movements were published years later in Bunte Blätter, Opus 99, and Albumblätter, Opus 124. Schumann initially intended to publish Kinderszenen together with Novelletten (Opus 21); the shared literary theme is suggested by the original title... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Roll over Tchaikovsky - The Seasons & Piano Concerto No 1 (2018)Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyThe Seasons, Op. 37a (also seen as Op. 37b; published with the French title Les Saisons), is a set of twelve short character pieces for solo piano by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Each piece is the characteristic of a different month of the year in the northern hemisphere. The Seasons was commenced shortly after the premiere of Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto, and continued while he was completing his first ballet, Swan... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Romantic Piano Music: Alexander Scriabin (2017)Manuel Ignacio de ÍñigoAlexander Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist, who was influenced early in his life by the work of Chopin, composed works that are characterised by a highly tonal idiom (these works are associated with his "first stage" of compositional output). Later in his career, independently of Arnold Schoenberg, Scriabin developed a substantially atonal and much more dissonant musical system, which accorded with his personal brand of mysticism.... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Rubinstein plays Schumann Beethoven Piano Concertos (1947)Arthur RubinsteinBy 1947, Arthur Rubinstein had already been a professional pianist for several decades, but the years surrounding the Second World War marked an important period in his career. Born in Lodz in 1887, Rubinstein had established himself internationally before the war, with long-standing connections to both Europe and the United States. After leaving Europe at the outbreak of the war, he settled with his family in California and became a United... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
S | Scandinavian Yuletide Voices (2025)Mika Pohjola with Rigmor Gustafsson, Theo Bleckmann, Eeppi UrsinHere is a holiday album that offers an alternative to more traditional holiday recordings. In the hands of Finnish-born, then New York-based jazz pianist and arranger Mika Pohjola, the familiar becomes fresh, and the obscure becomes essential. With vocal performances by Rigmor Gustafsson, Theo Bleckmann, Eeppi Ursin, Sanni Orasmaa, Lisa Werlinder, Kristin Mulders, and others, this is a collection that offers new interpretations of holiday... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Sommarsånger & Psalmer ur Svenska psalmboken (2017)Johanna Grüssner with Mika PohjolaFifty Swedish hymns and summer songs in vocal and instrumental arrangements, some arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach. The rather extensive collection brings together traditional Swedish repertoire with arrangements that span different musical settings and performance practices. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Songs of Finland (2006)Various ArtistsSongs of Finland is a sound landscape album from the land of the thousand lakes. This album is an ample representation of an artistic scene with a song tradition, with tradition and nature, as well as something new and urban. The traditional songs are performed by some of Finland's most talented vocalists accompanied by an array of internationally acclaimed musicians. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Songs of the Midnight Sun (2008)Mika Pohjola with Felipe Salles, Fernando Huergo, Dan WeissFifteen sparkling renditions inspired by the Midnight Sun, arranged by Mika Pohjola and performed by his varied New York based ensemble, including Alan Ferber, Laura Arpiainen, Dan Weiss, Felipe Salles, Eeppi Ursin, Fernando Huergo and others. Settings from string quartet to big band make this album as varied as the colors of the rainbow, while the legendary songwriter Toivo Kärki stands for the traditional melodies. Toivo Kärki... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Sound of Village (2000)Mika Pohjola with Yusuke Yamamoto"Pianist and composer Mika Pohjola continues to accelerate his stature within his New York City headquarters. Here, the artist follows up his excellent trio-based Live At The Blue Note recording with this endearing and rather charming set titled, Sound Of Village. However on this release, Pohjola shares the spotlight with percussionist Yusuke Yamamoto, for a series of inspiring duets. The musicians' first crossed paths while studying at the... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Still Alive (2001)Mika Pohjola with Miguel Zenón, Ben MonderA live recording from Stockholm, Sweden during MikaSonik's European tour in January 2001, Still Alive documents the complete two-set concert without edits or overdubs. The repertoire consists primarily of compositions originally introduced on the studio album Landmark, presented here in extended live performances. While the studio recordings emphasize detailed arrangements and layered... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky (1954)Igor StravinskyDuring the 1950s, Igor Stravinsky increasingly undertook conducting engagements in which he presented his own compositions. His appearances with radio orchestras were an important part of this activity, combining the concert platform with the possibilities of broadcasting and archival recording. In Italian Switzerland, Stravinsky made two visits to Lugano to conduct his own music with the Orchestra della Radio della Svizzera Italiana, the... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Suomalaisia lauluja (2007)Toivo KärkiA memorable live concert with songs by Finnish tango legend, Toivo Kärki. Lead by vocalist Eeppi Ursin and her band in Tampere, Finland, the selections are Finnish beloved classics from the 1940s and 50s. "Finnish Songs" is yet another reminder of the highly developed Scandinavian music scene, which nurtures its folkloric roots by borrowing jazz language. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Svenska psalmer - Swedish Hymns (2013)Johanna Grüssner with Mika Pohjola, Fernando Huergo & Roberto DaniThis is a fresh and organic crossover album; the Christian message meets new harmonies and jazz improvisation, not to forget influences from the Swedish choir tradition. Johanna Grüssner interprets the lyrics with her well-known articulation and jazz feel. Four of the hymns have been arranged for a cappella voice where Grüssner sings all voices. On the remaining nine hymns, she is accompanied by a trio led by pianist Pohjola, who is also... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Swedish Christmas (2020)Mika Pohjola with Rigmor Gustafsson, Johanna GrüssnerThis cozy release features songs from around the world sung in Swedish, and some in English. Arranged in a contemporary fashion by Mika Pohjola, vocalists Rigmor Gustafsson and Johanna Grüssner take you to the wonderful wintry message. Guest vocalist Lisa Werlinder is featured on tracks 1, 5 and 10. The carols are Swedish and international classics, which cater to both close listening and as a mood setter while preparing the holiday... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Swedish Songs - The Essential Collection (2014)Johanna Grüssner & Mika PohjolaA fruitful cooperation since the early 1990s, vocalist Johanna Grüssner and pianist-composer Mika Pohjola release their twenty-five best tracks on this celebration album. Grüssner and Pohjola have worked closely since the 1990s, when they were students at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston. They later performed and recorded on the New York jazz scene, before moving back to Stockholm, Sweden to do the same. The song... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Swedish Traditional Songs - Svenska visor - Nu blir sommar (2006)Johanna GrüssnerSwedish Traditional Songs is a manifestation of summer, children and love. The songs are performed by Åland-native Johanna Grüssner and Finnish pianist Mika Pohjola in an intimate duo setting. Adding subtle interpretations while honoring the traditional troubadour conventions, the results are breathtaking by these two eminent Scandinavian artists. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Sång över vita skogar (2014)Johanna Grüssner with Stefan Jansson KvartettThe leader of this mellow yet expressive ensemble, pianist Stefan Jansson, calls these renditions "Traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols with a nuance of jazz and improvisation," and "Nordic hymns mixed with lovely Swedish tunes with newer date." Jansson also functions as a prolific arranger and producer of Sång över vita skogar (A Song in the White Forest), pertaining to the overall mood of the album. This is Jansson's... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
T | Tanken skall blåsas ur en gång per skift - Daily Work (2022)Ivo Nilsson1. Sotto Vuoto (2003) per sassofono tenore e trombone On Italian Coffee package labels one can often see "Sotto Vuoto", which indicates that the product is vacuum packed. This is also the case with this music. 2. Toccata (2008) per due percussionisti The point of departure when composing this duo was the Italian verb Toccare which means to touch, reach, handle, feel, affect and move. 3. Area d´Aria (2016)per trombone ed... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Taste of Honey (1998)Jill SeifersThe magic of Jill Seifers' vocal expression and Mika Pohjola's lush and scenic sounds are well featured on their introductory studio release Taste of Honey. The selections are favorites from the American songbook. This duo shines in its uncompromised effort to deliver the message of these classic songs. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Classic Beethoven Piano Sonata Recordings (2017)Manuel Ignacio de ÍñigoThe Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor "Quasi una fantasia", Op. 27, No. 2, popularly known as the Moonlight Sonata, is a piano sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven. It was completed in 1801 and dedicated in 1802 to his pupil, Countess Giulietta Guicciardi. This piece is one of Beethoven's most popular compositions for the piano, and it was a popular favorite even in his own day. Beethoven wrote the Moonlight Sonata in his early thirties, after he... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Greatest Hits of All Time (2017)Absolute HitsThe Greatest Hits of All Time is the definitive collection of timeless melodies, unforgettable performances, and musical storytelling at its absolute finest. Bringing together the most celebrated compositions from Blue Music Group, this extraordinary album is a breathtaking journey through emotion, imagination, and artistic excellence. Every track has been carefully selected to represent the very best of an extensive catalog spanning countless... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Greatest Northern Christmas Carols (2020)Various ArtistsThirty-one tracks of beautiful holiday music by top vocalists from Scandinavia and other parts of the world for this year's special price! Featuring Rigmor Gustafsson, Johanna Grüssner, Eeppi Ursin, Theo Bleckmann, Lisa Werlinder, Katja Kullander, Eirik Fluge, Kristin Mulders, Sanni Orasmaa and Mirja Mäkelä in a wonderful collection of traditional famous and less famous Christmas carols to set you in the mood for the holidays. Arranged and... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Music of John Coltrane (2009)Rashied Ali with Prima MateriaOriginally recorded on John Coltrane's sensational, futuristic 1967 recording, "Stellar Regions", Coltrane's drummer Rashied Ali joins the excellent group Prima Materia for new renditions of these songs. The cover picture is an original John Coltrane drawing of "Configurations" from the mid 60s when he developed a completely new scientifically proven harmonic system. "It's not that I didn't like what I did with Trane - that started... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Red Bicycle (2009)Mika PohjolaOur time is full of noise. A frenzy of reaching something faster than time can allow has taken over our natural beings. The Red Bicycle is a tribute to the opposite energy of all this craziness we live in. This is a spontaneous recording, made in a moment of inspiration in just over an hour. I was lucky to get it all recorded, it seldom happens. Most songs were recorded back to back since there was no sound engineer. It was easier to just keep... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Romantic Piano Music of Frédéric Chopin: Nocturnes, Ballades, Etudes, Polonaises, 24 Preludes (2017)Manuel Ignacio de ÍñigoA whopping 164 minutes (more than 2 1/2 hours!) of supreme romantic piano music by Frédéric Chopin! Included in this bundle are all twenty-four Preludes, all four Ballades and additionally a large number of Nocturnes, Etudes, Polonaises incl. the mesmerizing Polonaise-Fantaisie. All of Chopin's compositions include the piano. Most are for solo piano, though he also wrote two piano concertos, a few chamber pieces, and some songs to Polish... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Secret of the Castle (1997)Mika Pohjola with Chris Cheek, Matt Penman, Roberto DaniHere is a collection of songs by pianist and composer Mika Pohjola inspired by Charles Walton's 19th-century novel of the same name. The story follows three young men in Scotland whose lives are disrupted by a ghost that alters their personalities and relationships. As the narrative unfolds, the ghost is eventually captured in Edinburgh after a conspiracy led by a local farmer, bringing the story to its conclusion. Recorded after the album... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Sound of New England, Vol 1 (2022)Mika PohjolaThe Sound of New England, Vol. 1 is a solo piano album by pianist and composer Mika Pohjola, recorded during a two-day studio session in July 2022. The sixteen original piano improvisations are inspired by places, people, and experiences connected with the New England region, with a particular focus on Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. The music combines elements of jazz and contemporary classical music, reflecting influences from Pohjola's... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | The Sound of New England, Vol 2 (2022)Mika PohjolaRecorded in July 2022, The Sound of New England, Vol. 2 explores the urban atmosphere of Boston and the academic environment of Eastern Massachusetts. In contrast to the solo piano format of Vol. 1, this album combines electro-acoustic textures, orchestral elements, and influences from rock, psychedelic music, jazz, and contemporary classical music. The harmonic language is rooted in jazz, while funk-inspired rhythms and polymetric structures... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Trio Hour (2013)Mika Pohjola with Dan Loomis, Kyle StruveThis trio played spontaneous sessions in 2005-2009 on a weekly basis in Pohjola's studio on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The group specialized in exploring improvisational concepts based on the framework and form of jazz standards. And this outing, recorded in early 2007, is precisely that: Jazz standards and explorations beyond. The first four tracks, consisted of Con Alma by Dizzy Gillespie, Conception by George Shearing, In Your Own... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 24€ |
 | Tristano (1956)Lennie TristanoLennie Tristano occupies a distinctive place in the history of modern jazz. A pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher, he developed a highly individual approach to improvisation during the 1940s and 1950s. His music drew on the harmonic and melodic developments of bebop while moving in a different direction, emphasizing long melodic lines, contrapuntal interaction, rhythmic independence, and an unusually close relationship between improvisation... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Turn Out the Stars - Music by Bill Evans (2020)Mika Pohjola with Massimo Biolcati, Mark FerberThese renditions pay homage to the genius of Bill Evans, breathing new life into his timeless compositions. Teaming up with bassist Massimo Biolcati and drummer Mark Ferber, pianist Pohjola delivers a spirited performance that spans a wide spectrum of musical influences. The trio's dynamic interplay navigates through intricate rhythmic complexities without losing sight of the essence of each piece. While Pohjola's trio explores various... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Two for the Road (2008)Jill Seifers with Mika PohjolaAmerican Broadway songs with a classy touch became the recognizable feature of vocalist Jill Seifers (1965-2012) and pianist Mika Pohjola at the turn of the millenium. Seifers and Pohjola met in Boston in the early 90's, and started making frequent appearances with their repertory in New York City. This duo proudly performed classics by Cole Porter, Dmitri Tiomkin and Richard Rodgers, not to forget Elvis Costello. The repertoire contained songs... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
U | Upper Structure Triads (2010)Blue Music GroupThis product is a PDF document and a bonus song. The mysteries of Upper Structure Triads unveiled. Contemporary and make-sense solutions to all scales and harmonic situations. Includes the common and uncommon triads derived from each harmonic scale, and instructions on how to find upper structure triads. Read DOWNLOAD 4€ |
V | VI (2020)KammarensembleNSpringkällor (Wellsprings) (Madeleine Isaksson, 2018) was composed for the piano-improviser Arne Forsén as a soloist with seven musicians from KammarensembleN. The project has grown in close cooperation between Madeleine Isaksson and Forsén. Both studied piano at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm in the early 80s, which was a start of a life-long friendship and collaboration. Thawing, Undulating (Jenny Hettne, 2018) is a piece for... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 24€ |
 | Violet (2005)Eeppi UrsinVocalist and composer Eeppi Ursin meets musicians with jazz, progressive rock and pop-friendly sensibilities. Her angelic and present voice steers the flow through a sequence of blithe dreamscapes, powerful cadenzas, and jazz-rock riffs. Combined with horns and strings the septet's electrifying slant boasts a nicely balanced blend. The tuneful choruses amid elements of harmonically attractive exchanges between the soloists, Ursin's velvety... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Visa från Dorotea (2019)Arne ForsénArne Forsén is a Swedish pianist with a unique range. With a starting point in jazz and free improvisation he moves freely over the boundaries to classical music, West African music and not the least Swedish Folk music, which he does on Visa från Dorotea (Song from Dorotea). Here Forsén has dug deep into the traditional Swedish folk music, especially the one from the northern region of Västerbotten. And few are as suited... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Visor öar skär (2019)Johanna Grüssner with Mika PohjolaFinnish vocalist Johanna Grüssner and her country fellow, pianist Mika Pohjola continue their musical journey since the 1990s by interpreting songs by Åland Islands-based songwriter Knut Grüssner, who is also Johanna's uncle. The instrumentation is - in contrast to the duo's several other outings - a simple, traditional voice and piano duo setting. The songs are of Ethnic folksong character with lyrics in Swedish by several writers from... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Värm ditt blod - Saga (2004)Ulvens DöttrarOriginal compositions inspired by ethnic Scandinavian tradition and the ancient national epic, Eddan, are delivered in a fresh setting by three sisters from the Åland Islands. The songs, instrumentation and musical expression have a strong connection to the pre-christian era of this idyllic territory in the middle of the Baltic Sea. Among the originals are traditional folk songs creatively arranged by this trio with subtle influences from... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
W | Walter Gieseking Plays Lyric Pieces by Edvard Grieg (1956)Walter GiesekingLyric Pieces (Norwegian: Lyriske stykker) is a collection of 66 short pieces for solo piano written by Edvard Grieg. They were published in 10 volumes, from 1867 (Op. 12) to 1901 (Op. 71). The collection includes several of his best known pieces, such as "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen" ("Bryllupsdag på Troldhaugen"), "To Spring" ("Til våren"), "March of the Trolls" ("Trolltog"), and "Butterfly" ("Sommerfugl"). The theme of the first piece in the... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Wedding March (2015)Mika Pohjola with Das OrchesterWedding music applies to music played at wedding celebrations, including the ceremony and any festivities before or after the event. The music can be performed live by instrumentalists and/or vocalists or may use pre-recorded songs, depending on the format of the event, traditions associated with the prevailing culture and the wishes of the couple being married. This Wedding March was written by Finnish-American pianist and composer Mika... Read DOWNLOAD 3€ |
 | Werner Haas plays Claude Debussy Piano Works Vol 1 (1959)Werner HaasImages, L 110 & L 111 is a suite of six compositions for solo piano by Claude Debussy. They were published in two books/series, each consisting of three pieces. The first book was composed between 1901 and 1905, and the second book was composed in 1907. The total duration is approximately 30 minutes. With respect to the first series of Images, Debussy wrote to his publisher, Jacques Durand: "Without false pride, I feel that these three pieces... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Werner Haas plays Claude Debussy Piano Works Vol 2 (1960)Werner HaasThe Études (CD 143) are the final collection for piano by Claude Debussy, comprising twelve pieces composed between 5 August and 29 September 1915. Divided into two books and dedicated to the memory of Frédéric Chopin, they were premiered partially by pianists George Copeland on 21 November 1916 in New York City; Walter Rummel on 14 December 1916, at a concert for the benefit of "L'Aide affectueuse aux musiciens" in Paris; and Marguerite Long... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Works for Piano & Wind Instruments (2021)Igor Stravinsky with Mika PohjolaThe Symphonies of Wind Instruments is a concert work written by Igor Stravinsky in 1920, for an ensemble of woodwind and brass instruments. The piece is in one movement, lasting about 9 minutes. It is dedicated to the memory of Claude Debussy, who died in 1918, and was premiered in London on June 10, 1921, conducted by Serge Koussevitzky. A piano reduction by Arthur Lourié was published in 1926 (White 1979, 292), a full score appearing only... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
Z | Zero (2011)Maria NeckamZero is the result of freely improvised expression. The set includes some of Neckam's original compositions and on-the-spot improvisations. As a whole, Zero is an experience for careful listeners, who like to think outside the box. This album was recorded on the spot in a Manhattan studio apartment with no preparation or rehearsal. Zero "is a collaboration between Austrian expatriate singer-composer Maria Neckam and acclaimed Finnish pianist... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |