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Contents Introduction Joonas Haavisto is a pianist from Finland, and Kestus V?iginiz is a saxophonist from Lithuania. They are famous jazz musicians who are indispensable when discussing Nordic jazz. The album title, "MOON BRIDGE," is said to be inspired by the Engetsu Bridge found in Japanese gardens. The circle formed by the arch and its reflection on the water's surface, where its image is reflected, symbolizes the full moon, and thus embodies the duo's "coexistence," the "connection" between countries, and our desire to build peace and construct bridges. The album "MOON BRIDGE" mainly features original compositions by V?iginiz and Haavisto, along with two jazz standards by Wayne Shorter and Billy Strayhorn. The duo's sound, with its various combinations of grand piano (Fender Rhodes), soprano saxophone, and tenor saxophone, freely moves between the sacred and the wild. This dynamic duo, blending Scandinavian and Baltic influences, offers listeners crystal-clear melodies, melancholy, and a wild groove. Piano: Joonas Haavisto Sax: Kestutis Vaiginis STUDIO: RAINBOW STUDIO (OSLO) Joonas Haavisto is a pianist and composer from Finland. He is one of the most talked-about musicians in the Scandinavian jazz scene. He performs as a soloist in chamber orchestras and big bands, collaborates with various jazz musicians, and also performs with the Joonas Haavisto Trio. His music is characterized by impressive themes, layered rhythms, refined harmonies, and a transparent tone. He arrived in Japan in 2010 and received high praise from Finnish media and Japanese magazine Swing Journal. In 2017, he was registered as an exclusive artist for the prestigious piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons. 1. Miyako 2. Waiting 3. Opener 4. Zenobia 5. One Of Those Full Moons 6. Bonus Track 7. Lush Life 8. Random Moments Media Reviews and More Jonas Haavist is a pianist from Finland, and Kestus V?iginiz is a saxophonist from Lithuania. They are famous jazz musicians who cannot be ignored when discussing Nordic jazz. The album title "MOON BRIDGE" is said to be inspired by the Engetsu Bridge found in Japanese gardens. The circle formed by the arch and its reflection on the water's surface, which is positioned so that its image is reflected on the water's surface, symbolizes the full moon, and thus embodies the duo's "coexistence," the "connection" between countries, and our desire to build peace and construct bridges. The album "MOON BRIDGE" mainly consists of original compositions by V?iginiz and Haavist, and also includes two jazz standards by Wayne Shorter and Billy Strayhorn. This duo's sound, through various combinations of grand piano (Fender Rhodes), soprano saxophone, and tenor saxophone, freely traverses between the sacred and the wild. This dynamic duo from Scandinavia and the Baltics offers listeners crystal-clear melodies, melancholy, and a wild groove. (C)RS
