Nada Ensemble - Hameenniemi: Blues, Music For Mani Iv, Music For Mani Ii & A (CD)

Release Date: 01/01/99

Nada is Sanskrit and means sound. The band improvises on the basis of Hämeenniemi's thematic ideas and structural diagra

Nada is Sanskrit and means sound. The band improvises on the basis of Hämeenniemi's thematic ideas and structural diagrams.'I don't know if this is jazz or not. The main thing is that this is fun to do,' Hämeenniemi says. 'In addition to enjoying the audience, we also want to provide food for thought.' One-level improvisation is not enough for Nada. The main soloist is usually supported by side soloists, which make the whole multi-layered. There are few influences from all directions. In addition to jazz, there is Hämeenniemi's love of India.