Name: The Poet
Brand: Olli Ahvenlahti

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Limited edition

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Release date

2015-01-16

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MRBCD116

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711969121032

2014-11-14

MRBLP116

711969126211

Artist

Olli Ahvenlahti

Label EU

Mr Bongo

Genre EU

Jazz

Olli Ahvenlahti, born in Helsinki on 6 August 1949, is a renowned Finnish Jazz artist. As a pianist, composer, and conductor, he has been at the forefront of the Finnish music scene since the 70s. Collaborating with various artists and groups, including UMO Jazz Orchestra, Ahvenlahti's musical prowess knows no bounds. Notably, he conducted the orchestra for all Finnish Eurovision Song Contest entries during the 1990s.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

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Born 6 August 1949, Olli Ahvenlahti is a Finnish pianist, composer, and conductor and has been one of Finland's leading Jazz artists since the 70s. He has recorded with several artists including UMO Jazz Orchestra. There was a small group of very talented jazz musicians in Finland during the 70s, of which Ahvenlahti was one of the key players. His band consisted of the cutting-edge musicians of that decade, including Markku Johansson, Bertil Strandberg and Pekka Pöyry. The groove of the 70s dancefloor jazz made an impact on the Finnish jazz scene and the track 'Grandma's Rocking Chair' is viewed as a highlight of that era. Featured on the original pressing in 1976, the track was picked up by legendary US house producer Kenny Dope when he sampled the track for his record 'The Illout'. Most likely the track was taken from a "Finnish Jazz 66-75"-bootleg album. That conclusion comes from "The Illout" drum fill, which is sampled from another track from the same bootleg (Matti Oiling's "Oiling Boiling", from "Happy Jazz Band"-album, Finnlevy SFLP 9508, 1970). "Boiling Oiling" is Dope's re-worked beat track. Since the 1990 Contest, Ahvenlahti has been the Finnish conductor at the Eurovision Song Contest and worked for the Finnish radio and television company YLE.Vinyl is pressed in Japan and is an exact facsimile of the 1976 release.Disc 1Disc 1Disc 1Disc 1Disc 1Disc 1Disc 1

The Poet

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