The following interview with pekka pohjola was the first interview i ever wrote and conducted and had published. Pohjola rose to fame as the bass player of the finnish progressive rock band wigwam, but he soon departed on a solo career, initially. View ollipekka pohjolas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Once he was a member of the famous wigwam, the most internationally known finnish band. Discography on rockadillo records pohjola records views reissue 2012 flight of the angel reissue. Listen to views pekka pohjola online music streaming. It first appeared in an early 1981 issue of eurock magazine.
The shows were recorded for a live in japan cd which was released by japanese label marquee. Classically trained finnish bassist, who rose to prominence with progressive rock, cut his teeth in jazz. He played in the legendary progrock group wigwam and later released multiple soloalbums, one or two with collaborations with mike oldfield. Innocent questions pekka is the new, epochal album in finnish trumpetercomposer verneri pohjolas already illustrious and prolific career. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover ollipekkas connections and jobs at similar companies. An album that promises to be a defining moment in finnish culture, pekka reinterprets the music of verneris late father pekka pohjola, the internationally acclaimed and revered progrock bassist and composer, through the prism of his sons unique vision. Some finns even claim to hear a hint of sibelius in his work. With a series of highly successful and praised albums behind him, in 2020 he releases the dead dont dream, his fourth album on edition records, that sees him incorporate influences of his last three albums into one defined and beautifully crafted album. Biography discography touring photos contact me listen to new album open menu close menu. His prodigious talent is hardly surprising given that his late father was the internationally acclaimed jazzinfluenced progrock bassist and composer pekka pohjola, who died in 2008 aged just 56.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from verneri pohjola at the discogs marketplace. Last night is from the same jamsession as raveup for the roadies on wigwam. Harakka bialoipokku, an album by pekka pohjola on spotify. Jussi pekka pohjola was a finnish multiinstrumentalist, composer and producer. Get pekka pohjola setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other pekka pohjola fans for free on. With a series of hugely successful releases behind him on act music and edition records, his previous album bullhorn, released in feb 2015 on edition records, received massive praise internationally.
Finnish multiinstrumentalist pekka pohjola was a classically trained pianist and violinist but known best as a bassist in his native country. Pekka pohjola madness subsides instrumentalfinnish jazz. He knows how to handle several other instruments too. In 2005 the central organization of op financial group became a major shareholder of pohjola bank, which made the group the largest financial service group in finland. View pekka pohjolas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Listen to your favorite songs from views reissue by pekka pohjola now. Pohjola was considered to be one of finlands best bassplayers. Find pekka pohjola discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Pohjola plays on three tracks out of five, does not take any solos. In 1974 his second solo album, harakka bialoipokku fi bialoipokku the magpie, was released in finland. The proponent of a unique fusion of jazz, progressive rock and classical music, his work had elements of frank zappa, king crimson and antonin dvorak, sometimes all within a single composition. Harakka bialoipokku by pekka pohjola album, progressive.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. From 1970 to 1974 he played with the influential finnish band wigwam. Jussi pekka pohjola january 1952 27 november 2008 was a finnish multiinstrumentalist, composer and producer. The highlyanticipated followup to verneri pohjolas widely acclaimed 2015 album bullhorn consolidates his position as finlands foremost jazz musician. I almost remember typing it all out on my high tech typewriter. Pekka pohjola madness subsides instrumentalfinnish. An album that promises to be a defining moment in finnish culture, pekka reinterprets the music of verneris late father pekka pohjola, the internationally. The shows were recorded for a live in japan cd which was released by japanese label marquee belle antique in may 1995. His early solo records are heavily zappainfluenced, but later he. Pekka pohjola january, 1952 november 27, 2008 was a finnish multiinstrumentalist who became well known in the finnish progressive rock scene during the 1970s. He is known for his work on drommen om rita 1993, scratch 2001 and try to remember 1984. Best known as a bass player, pohjola was also a classically trained pianist and violinist pohjola rose to fame as the bass player of the finnish progressive rock band wigwam, but he soon departed on a solo career, initially releasing frank zappainfluenced progressive rock.
In 1993 pekka pohjola played the bands first american shows in new york and austin. Pekka pohjola s fourth album visitation is regarded by many as his finest, the true musical fruition his early albums had clearly promised robert silversteins liner notes, originally on warners cd rerelease, unimaginatively circulated also on svart records recent vinyl gatefold release. Born in 1952, pohjola had actually started his rock career in a band called the boys, after having eschewed an education in classical violin and piano. Pekka is the new, epochal album in finnish trumpetercomposer verneri pohjolas already illustrious and prolific career. Pohjola rose to fame as the bass player of the finnish progressive rock band wigwam, but he soon departed on a solo career, initially releasing frank zappainfluenced progressive rock albums.
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Shop for vinyl, cds and more from pekka pohjola at the discogs marketplace. In 2014 op announced plans to expand into the health and wellbeing market. In november 1994 the band played three shows in tokyo, where pekka has a strong and loyal cult following. Biography discography touring photos contact me listen to new album the new album the dead dont dream out 1st may 2020 lp. Views studio album by pekka pohjola released in 2001. Best known as a bass player, pohjola was also a classically trained pianist and violinist. Albums include harakka bialoipokku, keesojen lehto, and visitation. Views reissue by pekka pohjola on amazon music unlimited.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. With a series of highly successful and praised albums behind him, in 2020. The lyrics are based on a poem by 19th century freiherr and. Music profile for pekka pohjola, born january 1952. His early solo records are heavily zappainfluenced, but later he has developed his own, unique style. With a series of highly successful and praised albums behind him, in 2020 he releases. Oct 05, 2011 pekka pohjola january, 1952 november 27, 2008 was a finnish multiinstrumentalist who became well known in the finnish progressive rock scene during the 1970s. A virtuoso who raises versatility to another level, iiros a hero.
Pohjola, pekka products lp, 2lp, 2cd, cd, used lp, used cd toggle navigation toggle cart. Pekka pohjola b the magpie 2010 issue uk 7track digitally remastered cd album pekka pohjola was bass guitarist in the finnish progressive outfit wigwam, but departed the band in 1975 to embark on a solo career. Pekka pohjolas fourth album visitation is regarded by many as his finest, the true musical fruition his early albums had clearly promised robert silversteins liner notes, originally on warners cd rerelease, unimaginatively circulated also on svart records recent vinyl gatefold release. Fill in your email address to get a reminder when we get products for artist pohjola, pekka. Though the later recordings have certainly their merits, i was blown away by the energies of this iconic outburst of young talents furious bass guitar assault. Pekka pohjola biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. In 1980, the group changed its name to pekka pohjola group, but along the way the word group is dropped, so the band played on as pekka pohjola. In the album b the magpie, he produced a masterwork whose influence would spread globally thanks to a european release. Classically trained finnish bassist, who rose to prominence with progressive rock, cut his teeth in jazz fusion.
Pekka pohjola is a jazz rockfusion progressive rock artist from finland. Finnish musician, trumpeter and drummer, born 23 december 1977 in helsinki, finland, son of pekka pohjola. Finnish born pekka pohjola got his first true acclaim as the bassist for the band wigwam. In addition to working with the group, pekka has released a number of solo albums over the years. Join facebook to connect with pekka pohjola and others you may know. View all records by pekka pohjola for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Pianist iiro rantala sheds musical tears for esbjorn on his album lost heroes. Trumpeter and composer, verneri pohjola, is acknowledged as a jazz star in the making. Pohjolas daughter is a symphonic tone poem by jean sibelius the finnish metal band sentenced used the frozen land of pohjola as inspiration for the albums journey to pohjola and north from here released in 1992 and 1993 pohjola is also the name of a song on an album unsung heroes by a finnish folk metal band ensiferum. Pekka pohjola biography jussi pekka pohjola january 1952 helsinki, finland 27 november 2008 pekka pohjola is without doubt one of the greatest bassistmultiinstrumentalist in europe. Views is a studio album by pekka pohjola released in 2001. Pekka pohjola was born on january, 1952 in helsinki, finland as jussi pekka pohjola. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover pekkas connections and jobs at similar companies. Find pekka pohjola discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Pekka pohjola 1977 the mathematicians air display feat. Blues section, gustavson, jukka, pembroke, jim, tasavallan presidentti, wigwam. An album that promises to be a defining moment in finnish culture, pekka reinterprets the music of verneris late father pekka pohjola, the internationally acclaimed and revered progrock bassist and composer. Download pekka pohjola discography torrent for free, downloads via magnet link or free movies online to watch in hash. Pekka pohjola born january, 1952, died november 27, 2008 was an influential finnish bass player, composer and band leader. Pekka pohjola plays bass in the formation, but he knows how to handle several other instruments too.
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