Nan Madol

by Edward Vesala

Nan Madol cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: JAPO
  • Country: Finland
  • Length: 46:00
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Finnish percussionist and composer constructed an immersive, deeply atmospheric landscape for his debut as a bandleader. Utilizing an unconventional array of harps, flutes, and brass alongside his own subtle drum work, the recording stands as a masterclass in Nordic avant-garde exploration.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, avant-garde, instrumental, nature

Tracklist

  1. Nan Madol (6:02)
  2. Love For Living (3:47)
  3. Call From The See (1:58)
  4. The Way Of.... (12:09)
  5. Areous Vlor Ta (12:38)
  6. The Wind (9:23)

Credits

  • Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone, performer [snaga varam], flute
  • Teppo Hauta-aho - double bass, voice
  • Sakari Kukko - flute
  • Elisabeth Leistola - harp
  • Pentti Lahti - soprano saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Seppo Paakkunainen - soprano saxophone, flute
  • Juhani Aaltonen - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, piccolo flute, bells, voice, bell flute piccolo sopranino saxophone tenor saxophone, other vocals vocal
  • Mircea Stan - trombone

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