KEESOJEN LEHTO [AKA: THE MATHEMATICIAN'S AIR DISPLAY; THE CONSEQUENCES OF INDECISIONS]

This must be one of the great Lost Prog Albums of the 1970s. It's described here as jazz- rock/fusion, but to my opinion it's even closer to symphonic prog. If you enjoy Focus's subtler moments, Pierre Moerlen's Gong or even Wobbler's instrumental tracks, you will feel right at home with Pekka Pohjola. In addition, Mike Oldfield fans will be happy to know that their hero appears on the album. However, the most ambitious track, "The plot thickens", is more strongly marked by the virtuoso guitar playing of Pekka's old friend George Wadenius.

Recommended to all admirers of melodious, non-bombastic instrumental prog, provided they're not allergic to the plangent sounds of Mike Oldfield's electric guitar and string synthesizer.