Sax man Timo Lassy returns with a banger of a two-tracker this July. The new Ricky-Tick senven inch features the tracks ..The More I Look At You..(feat. José James) plus ..Ya Dig...Timo Lassy, the author of one of the most celebrated Ricky-Tick LP..s thus far with 2007..s "The Soul & Jazz of Timo Lassy", is getting all set for the release of his sophomore album in the fall. The perfect treat while waiting for the LP is checking out the new Timo Lassy seven inch on Ricky-Tick Records.
On board with Lassy and his band is a very special guest from New York, THE jazz voice of the 21st century, José James. The pairing of Lassy..s deep sax sound and James..s velvet of voice is pretty much a perfect a match as you are likely to get. And as the evidence stands, that..s plenty and then some.
Side A features ..The More I Look At You.., also the opening track of the upcoming LP. Put the needle on the groove, let the band set it off, and wait for Mr. James to join very shortly. Together Lassy and José take you on a journey which makes the "world unfold all around you" the more you listen to it. Big tune, it seems.
Flip over for the instrumental delight that is ..Ya Dig... The track is one catchy snapper for the floor. A vocal version with José James will be featured on the LP, so this is a very special treat for the 45-speed only.
All signs point to the Lassy album #2 matching the remarkably high standards se by the debut. Give this duo of tracks a spin while enjoying the fine summer weather and see if you agree. We think you might.
Musicians: Timo Lassy, tenor&baritone sax; José James, vocals; Jukka Eskola, trumpet; Mikko Mustonen, trombone; Ari Jokelainen, altosax; Georgios Kontrafouris, piano; Antti Lötjönen, bass; Abdissa Assefa, percussions; Teppo Mäkynen, drums.
Release date: July 31, 2009.
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