finnish design (black)

1973 was an extremely prolific year for many a Finnish jazz musician. Guitarist Jukka Tolonen and saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen released a few albums of their own and also participated on Esko Linnavalli's project Finnish Design, the aim of which was to perform jazz interpretations of Finnish folk songs. The result was so successful that one can't help but wonder while listening to the album that why it hasn't been reissued until now. The Svart reissue is presented with the original gatefold layout and also features new liner notes.

Track listing:

• A1 On The Hills Of Carelia - Karjalan Kunnailla 4:51
• A2 Polska From Savitaipale - Savitaipaleen Polska 3:17
• A3 The Rose In The Valley - Yksi Ruusu On Kasvanut Laaksossa 2:57
• A4 Polska From Koivisto - Koiviston Polska 2:45
• A5 Strawberry - Take One - Mansikka 1:13
• A6 Strawberry - Take Two - Mansikka 1:20
• B1 There's My Sweetheart - Tuoll' On Mun Kultani 3:37
• B2 Early In The Morning - Aamulla Varhain 4:45
• B3 Old Dance - Vanha Tanssi 0:57
• B4 Shepherd Song - Paimenlaulu 3:13
• B5 Old Polska - Vanha Polska 1:43
• B6 Wedding Song - Häätanhu 2:12