Ricky-Tick Records
LATEST/FORTHCOMING RELEASES:
DALINDÈO: "NEW CREATION (ft. Bajka) / ANOTHER DEVIL" 7" RT034
Dalindèo’s second album "Soundtrack for the Sound Eye" will be released in early 2010 so while you wait, why not get a hold of the preceeding seven-inch. The soul-tinged ‘New Creation’ features Berlin’s Bajka on vocals and ‘Another Devil’ blasts on with Dali-esque Balkan flava like no other. Check out side A at: www.myspace.com/rickytickrecords
TIMO LASSY: "ROUND TWO" RTCD014/RT033
Sax man Timo Lassy’s second album hits the shelves soon (28.10. FI/ 27.11. EU). "Round Two" looks to be huge, with guest vocals courtesy of Mr. José James. The vinyl edition comes with a free mp3 download. Visit www.myspace.com/timolassy to get ready.
JUKKA ESKOLA: "WALKOVER" RTCD010
Trumpet maestro Jukka Eskola bounces back with his second album. Crisp CTi-influenced contemporary jazz with big arrangements. Out now in Finland & Japan! Check out www.myspace.com/jukkaeskola for a taste.
TIMO LASSY: "THE MORE I LOOK AT YOU (feat. José James) / YA DIG (inst.)" 7" RT032
Saxophone colossus Timo Lassy teams up with the jazz voice of the 21st century, José James. Flip for the instrumental dancefloor winner ‘Ya Dig’, only available here. 7-inch single out in July, album coming up in the fall. Check out Ricky-Tick Myspace for a listen of the A-side.
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 Out now in Finland & Japan.
"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
News:
28.11.09 Jazz Heat Bongo Beat @ Kuudes Linja
Jazz Heat Bongo Beat returns to Kuudes Linja on Saturday 28/11, with a sound bash of three clubs, the Bongo Beat, Wahoo! and Soul Sides. DJs Vesa Yli-Pelkonen (Wahoo!), Heikki H (Soul Sides), and Matti Nives serve up a delicious mix of jazz spiced with latin, soul and the like. Don’t miss!
Jazz Heat Bongo Beat meets Wahoo! & Soul Sides
Sat 28/11 22-04 @ Kuudes Linja
DJ Vesa Yli-Pelkonen (Wahoo!)
DJ Heikki H (Soul Sides)
DJ Matti Nives (JHBB/Somethin’ Else)
Tickets 7 eur.
19.10.09 Ricky-Tick on Vimeo
We’re pleased to announce the addition of a Ricky-Tick profile on Vimeo. Check it out for the latest clips, and why not subscribe to the feed while you’re there to keep up.
Now playing Timo Lassy’s "Round Two" premiere and Dalindèo’s ‘Another Devil’ Jazz Heat Bongo Beat live cut.
12.10.09 Timo Lassy „Round Two“ coming up
Sax man Timo Lassy gets ready for the release of his eagerly-awaited second album, "Round Two". Featuring eight tracks, the LP is a compact batch of hard-hitting jazz with firm roots. The record features two tracks with vocals from José James, and the rest of the cast is strictly A-list as well, featuring co-producer Teppo "Teddy Rok" Mäkynen on the drums, Jukka Eskola on the trumpet, plus many many more.
The release date for Finland is October 28 and November 27 in Europe. The album comes in all formats (CD/vinyl/digital) and a free download of all tracks + a bonus one is included with the vinyl. Watch out for more news and material plus a new Timo Lassy site soon…
The "Round Two" record release party will take place at Korjaamo in Helsinki on November 14 (Jazz Heat Bongo Beat), with other gigs at Tampere Jazz Happening on October 30, and Jyväskylä’s club Somethin’ Else on December 11. Stay tuned.