Ricky-Tick Records
LATEST/FORTHCOMING RELEASES:
DALINDÈO: "VINTAGE VOYAGE" EP RT031
Dalindèo's new EP featuring the vocal talent of Berlin resident Bajka. Check out the track 'Willpower' at the Ricky-Tick Myspace. Release date in May, full-lenght album to follow in the fall of 2009.
AUTEUR JAZZ: "APHORISMS" RTCD013
Auteur Jazz come through with their debut full-lenght! Expect cinematic jazz with a strong presence both on the floor and at home. Check out the track 'Kill You Alive' featuring vocalist Sara Sayed at the Ricky-Tick Myspace. Release dates: Finland in May, Japan in June, Europe soon.
OLLI OJAJÄRVI TRIO "OUT OF MIND" RTCD012
The Olli Ojajärvi trio debuts in the spring of 2009 with their album "Out of Mind". The trio of Ojajärvi (sax), Jan Simons (bass) and Markku Ounaskari (drums) comes through with 9 compositions of contemporary jazz with a strong harmonic structure and improvisational feel to it. Sound clips available at www.myspace.com/olliojajarvitrio
"JAZZ HEAT BONGO BEAT!" A Ricky-Tick compilation RTCD011
It's here! The first Ricky-Tick compilation showcasing the variety of talent included within the label's roster. 11 tracks all in all, including classics and fresh takes side by side. The album features tracks by all Ricky-Tick artists, and includes selections previously not available on CD. The release of the compilation in Finland coincides with the Ricky-Tick 5 year anniversary on April 4. International release dates tbc.
"OTHELLO" EP RT030
KERKKO KOSKINEN & THE FIVE CORNERS QUINTET
The Five Corners Quintet and composer Kerkko Koskinen (see "Agatha", RTCD06) got together to produce the score of "Othello" for the Finnish National Theatre in Helsinki. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Release date April 8 2009.Listen and find out more at www.myspace.com/rt030othello
JUKKA ESKOLA: "JOVA / CHIP 'N' CHARGE" RT029
Jukka Eskola is set to return with style with his new double A-sider entitled "Jova / Chip 'n' Charge". The upcoming offering finds Eskola in moods not unlike those championed by the famed label CTi some decades ago. That being said, this is jazz in the present tense with a distinctively fresh angle. Release date April 1 2009. Album to follow soon after. Both tracks up for preview at www.myspace.com/jukkaeskola
POVO: "CITY BLUES" EP (On the Spot reworks) RT028
Danish jazzers Povo will release an EP's worth of remixes of tracks previously heard on the On the Spot compilations. The EP features new interpretations of "Bennie's Groove" by Finn Mickelborg, "Di-Da" by Sahib Shihab, and "City Blues" by Cy, Maia & Robert. Single release April 15 2009, with a full-lenght album to follow later on.
THE FIVE CORNERS QUINTET: "HOT CORNER" CD/LP RTCD09/RT027
The awarded sophomore effort by The Five Corners Quintet. Guest vocalists include Okou and jazz legend Mark Murphy. Out now!
ASTRO CAN CARAVAN: "THE NAGUAL JULIAN" EP RT026
The first Ricky-Tick offering by astral travellers Astro Can Caravan. Includes the tracks 'The Nagual Julian', 'Athatoolagooloo', and 'Cosmo Jones'. Out now!
News:
18.05.09 Auteur Jazz live dates
Following the Finnish release of their debut album "Aphorisms", Auteur Jazz performs live at following locations:
29.5. Helsinki FI, Funky Elephant Festival @ Tavastia
30.5. Turku FI, Töpseli-klubi @ Monk
6.6. Jyväskylä FI, Somethin' Else Summer Jazz Festival club @ Poppari
5.7. Helsinki FI, TBA
2.8. Helsinki FI, Söndag Jazz @ mbar
27.8. Helsinki FI, Helsinki Festival @ Huvilateltta (w/ The Five Corners Quintet)
Check them out if you have a chance.
22.04.09 New albums by Auteur Jazz and Olli Ojajärvi released in Japan
Please visit the Ricky-Tick Myspace profile for a listen of 'Kill You Alive' by Auteur Jazz featuring vocalist Sara Sayed, and 'Stones Tones' by the Olli Ojajärvi Trio.
22.04.09 Timo Lassy & company fresh out the studio
The word on the streets is this one cooks. Watch out for release news come fall time.
18.03.09 The Five Corners Quintet hit the jackpot at Emma Awards
The Finnish equivalent to the Grammy, the Emma awards were given out last weekend. Ricky-Tick Records is happy to announce that our very own The Five Corners Quintet cleared the table with two awards. The Five Corners Quintet's latest offering "Hot Corner" walked away with the prizes for the Best Jazz Album of 2008 and also the Critics' Favorite.
The perfect opportunity to catch the award winning quintet live is at the massive Jazz Heat Bongo Beat event in Helsinki April 4. More info below.







