XL

XL biography
XL was formed in Helsinki in 1992. The band members are Arttu Takalo (midivibes, sequencer), Jarmo Saari (guitar, sampler), Tuure Koski (bass) and Tomi Salesvuo (drums, percussion). They are all renowned jazz musicians in Finland, and they all graduated at Sibelius academy (which is where they probably met each other, since they are all 1969 to 1972 generation). After a while Dj. Bunuel joined the band, taking care of sound effects, widening XL's sonic palette even further.

Compositions are of Takalo-Saari tandem. Their music is interesting mix of Finnish ethnical themes in contemporary forms, adding modern jazz, rock, electronic grooves, making XL's music really enjoyable and eclectic.

They managed to release five studio albums and a live one before disbanding in 2004. Band members are now involved in various musical projects.

Discography:

XLent* (1995, Ondine Octopus OCTO 404-2; out of print)
Jukola (Rockadillo / Pohjola Records 1998)
Jeti (Rockadillo / Pohjola Records 1999)
Live ballet (Rockadillo / Pohjola Records 2001)
Surreal (Rockadillo / Pohjola Records 2002)
Visual (Rockadillo / Pohjola Records 2003)




Moris Mateljan, 2009.

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