Based On A Novel (reissue) vinyl

Finnish jazz great Olli Ahventi's career was less than a decade deep when he recorded Based On A Novel at MTV-Studios in February 1981. Surrounded by some of his closest musical allies, the pianist-turned-producer laid down a range of tracks that fused his excitable, free-jazz informed playing - and similarly fluid flute and flugelhorn solos - with a range of classic and contemporary influences. Since its release, the album has become a sought-after item amongst jazz collectors, hence this timely reissue. It remains as magical as ever, with haunting numbers such as "Chorale" and "Balleta" being joined by a string of energetic, all-action compositions.