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Timo Lassy
Jazz / Soul / Club

NEW ALBUM "ROUND TWO" OUT NOW!



Helsinki
Finland

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Member Since2/17/2007
Band Websitewww.timolassy.com
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THE SOUL & JAZZ OF TIMO LASSY (Out now in Finland, Japan, Europe and US!)
Timo Lassy (sax/flute)
Georgios Kontrafouris (piano)
Antti Lötjönen (bass)
Teppo Mäkynen (drums/percussion/vibraphone)
Jukka Eskola (trumpet/flugelhorn)
Mikko Mustonen (trombone)

Produced by Teppo "Teddy Rok" Mäkynen
Influences
Sounds Like
"The More I Look at You (ft. José James) / Ya Dig (inst.)" 7"
Ricky-Tick Records 2009 (RT032)


"The Soul & Jazz of Timo Lassy" CD/LP
Ricky-Tick Records 2007 (RTCD04/RT018)


"The Call / Sweet Spot" 12"
Ricky-Tick Records 2007 (RT015)


"African Rumble / High at Noon" 12"
Ricky-Tick Records 2006 (RT008)

For more info, please visit www.ricky-tick.com.
Record LabelRicky-Tick Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 14 2009 10:00P
Jazz Heat Bongo Beat@Korjaamo, Timo Lassy Band (9-piece band), w/special guest Sami Pitkämö! Helsinki, FI
Dec 11 2009 10:00P
Somethin´ Else@Poppari, Timo Lassy Band Jyväskylä FI

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   About Timo Lassy
Sax man Timo Lassy, one of the leading lights in the vivid Helsinki jazz scene has released his second album on Ricky-Tick Records. The LP, “Round Two”, is a trip deeper into Lassy’s world, complete with the contemporary vocal jazz great José James featured on two of album’s eight tracks.

Timo Lassy has been a prominent figure in the field of contemporary jazz with firm roots and a strong rhythmic presence ever since the early 2000’s. His work with the Blue Note recording U-Street All Stars, the ever-so-successful The Five Corners Quintet, and of course his own ensemble, the Timo Lassy Band, has gained the man a steady international following in addition to domestic success. His 2007 debut “The Soul & Jazz of Timo Lassy” ranks among the most celebrated releases on the Ricky-Tick label, and Lassy himself, pre “Round Two”, is noted as a force to be reckoned with in any given setting.

The cast of characters on the new album is strictly A-list. The hard-hitting drummer on board, Teppo “Teddy Rok” Mäkynen also co-produced the album with Lassy, and the ensemble is larger than usually heard in both size and effect. Jukka Eskola on trumpet, Georgios Kontrafouris on piano, and Antti Lötjönen on bass are just some of the canny players heard on “Round Two”. The vocalist in residence in none the lesser in importance. In fact, he’s the go-to guy of 21st century vocal jazz, José James.

James, hailing from Minneapolis, connected with Timo Lassy whilst on the ranks of Nicola Conte’s jazz combo. During his brief visit to Helsinki, he both gave the album an undisputable edge on the two collabo tracks, ‘The More I Look at You’ and ‘Ya Dig’, and dipped into the local culture at large by visiting a traditional Finnish sauna.

Even with all the top-notch supporting cast, there is no denying that “Round Two” is Timo Lassy’s masterpiece thus far. Building on the success of his first album, Lassy takes big steps forward as a composer, arranger, producer, plus instrumentalist here. The material on the LP meanders effortlessly, while possessing the fingerprint of its creator all the way through. The able-bodied soloists have sufficient room for manouvre, while maintaining a compact and dynamic sonic presence at all times.

When considering the message of Timo Lassy and his music, one cannot omit the realisation of just how deeply immersed in innovation yet easily approachable his sound is. The roots of jazz with attitude are there, but the execution is distinctively 21st century without sounding selfrighteously retro.

This is pure high-quality jazz “post” the “modern” age.


Timo Lassy - Round Two from Ricky-Tick Records on Vimeo.


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JAZZMADASS

JAZZMADASS



Oct 28 2009 8:41 AM

Great new album, many thanks for that!!!!
Ö-Tom

Tom Eckerman



Oct 26 2009 7:32 AM

Mahtavaa uutta materiaa!
Mayumi

Mayumi



Oct 19 2009 9:50 AM

Timo is back for round two - and I can't wait!!!

love,
Mayumi
Dj Nova: Nova Planet Radio Show :Greece

Dj Nova Rodon Fm



Oct 5 2009 6:55 AM

Kira Neris + TOKYO CROSSOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009 SPECIAL Radio Show Playlist @ 16.09.09 By Dj Nova




Download Show: http://www.migrationsradio.com/worldwide/novaplanet/2009.09.16.rar

Part 1

luis eca consulacao
kira neris judy in june (faces promo)
alif tree mai (compost)
kira neris together (faces promo) TRACK OF THE MONTH
soulstance this time (schema)
kira neris a sleepless season (faces promo)
nicola conte love in (schema)
timo lassy/jose james the more i look (ricky tick)
LTC serenata (ricky tick)
jazz chronicles bologna (futuristica)
kira neris sky talks (faces promo)
matthias vogt trio coming up for air (infracom)
cesar’s salad sunny (perfect toy)
shuya okino/sleep walker shine
Nick Emancipation

Nick Gray



Sep 30 2009 7:55 PM

A new radio show 'Emancipation' awaits you on www.onlineworldradio.com featuring world music, original club sounds, jazz, soul and experimental. It runs from 6-8pm every Friday GMT. Timo Lassy and Jose James featured next week.
PHUTURE MOTION

PHUTURE MOTION



Sep 27 2009 5:13 PM

Love your track with Jose James
If you get the chance please check out a couple of our new tunes up

SHAPE & SIZE (feat Rubi Dan)
GANGSTA-ISH
SHAPE & SIZE (Mr Dubz Remix)

Hope you like!

PM
PM
Dj Nova: Nova Planet Radio Show :Greece

Dj Nova Rodon Fm



Sep 25 2009 9:04 AM

Jazz Chronicles Radio Show Playlist @ 02.09.09


Part 2

jeb loy nichols sometimes somewhere somebody (impossible ark promo)
nitin sawhney last train (giant step promo)
natural self midnight sun (tru thoughts promo)
jazz chronicles j bounce (futuristica promo)
jazz chronicles thoughts of you (futuristica promo)
GHHT friendship (baxxbeat promo)
baham soul club tangossa (buyu cd-r)
timo lassy the more i look at you (ricky tick)
modo solar mariana (favourite)
jazz chronicles my view (futuristica promo)
quiet nights orchestra fly me to the moon (do right)
kira neris together (faces promo) TRACK OF THE MONTH
kissey asplund move me (record breakin’/giant step)
dj vadim that life (bbe promo)
amerie/instrumental why r u (def jam promo)
blend press forward (cast-a-blast)
cavalier the deeper you get (drumpoet promo)
kid whiskey emily (logos pr
Dj Nova: Nova Planet Radio Show :Greece

Dj Nova Rodon Fm



Sep 10 2009 3:52 PM

Dj Nova's August 2009 Top 10


1. Modo Solar – You Can’t Hide – CD-R*
2. Bahama Soul Club – Tangossa – Buyu CD-R*
3. Jazz Chronicles – Bologna – Futuristica Promo*
4. Timo Lassy – The More I Look At You– Ricky Tick
5. Quantic Soul Orchestra – Mas Pan– Tru Thoughts
6. Christos Kedras – Choice – Kapa Promo*
7. Root Soul – Sky High – Especial
8. Kinny/Azaxx – Black Street Lust – Tru Thoughts Promo*
9. Danny Massure – Skanky – Spring Strut Promo*
10. Jens Lekman/Bogdan Irkuk Love Nektar Mix – Sipping On The Sweet Nectar – Service

(tracks marked with * are unreleased)

ALBUM OF THE MONTH AUGUST 2009

Root Soul – Root Soul – Geneon

COMPILATION OF THE MONTH AUGUST 2009

Brazilika – Gilles Peterson – Far Out
Deep House World

Deep House World



Sep 10 2009 12:05 PM

thank you :) all good ?
CHIP WICKHAM

CHIP WICKHAM



Aug 31 2009 7:34 PM

Love the new single Timo. Another great tune!!
Chip.
dirty fingernails

dirty fingernails



Aug 30 2009 3:56 PM

Heips!

Meidan sivulla uusi video + pari uutta remixia......

x
Dj Nova: Nova Planet Radio Show :Greece

Dj Nova Rodon Fm



Aug 25 2009 4:51 PM

Dj Nova's PHySiCaL TouCH Chart @ Juno Records 25.08.09

PHySiCaL TouCH

25.08.09

http://www.juno.co.uk/charts/dj/326634-DJ_Nova/309786-Chart/

S-Tone Inc. – Moon In Libra – Schema

Quantic & Combo Barbaro – Tradition In Transition – Tru Thoughts
Cayetano – The Big Fall – Etage Noir
Root Soul – Root Soul – Geneon
Kylie Auldist – Made of Stone – Tru Thoughts
Deborah Jordan – The Light – Futuristica
Dalindeo – Vintage Voyage – Ricky Tick
Timo Lassy – The More I Look At You – Ricky Tick
Gilles Peterson – Brazilika – Far Out
Joi – Allure – Common Ground
Show B – Moory – Compost
Flat Three – Sesso Brillante EP – Flower
Emanative – Space – Futuristica
Alister Johnson – Invitation – Wah Wah 45’s
Domu – One Offs Remixes & B Sides – Tru Thoughts
VA – Night Dubbin’ – BBE
Rainer Truby Project – To Know You – White
Jose Padilla – Café Mambo Ibiza 09 – Mambo
Tj Kong – What’s This Music Done To Me - Compost
Paul Murphy/Palov & Mishkin – Calypso Redub - Resence
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UPWAVE

UPWAVE



Aug 25 2009 3:18 PM

Hello there , The Universe thanks you for your great music and friendship.

dj.bunuel

dj.bunuel



Aug 24 2009 12:07 PM



Just a simple day   Jone Takamäki & Dj Bunuel

On Wed 26.8 at 21 pm  

Korjaamo Jurtta Töölönkatu 51 Helsinki


This is a piece based on my own recordings of the enviroment.
In this perfotrmance multi - instrumentalist Jone Takamäki plays around 10 different
instruments including shakuhachi , bass clarinet and various saxophones , flutes and percussions.

After playing records for 32 years , this is the first time I play using only my own recordings.

Jone Takamäki is a longway musician/actor who play in groups such as Edward Vesala Sound anf Fury , Krakatau . Otna Eahket and improvisation group Särjen Äänet.

Welcome
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page



Aug 14 2009 12:11 PM

Timo Lassy - “Ya Dig”

played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show – BBC 6Music.

Listen again on http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/

Emily Jones

Emily Jones



Aug 9 2009 3:27 PM

hey timo, hope you had a safe trip home - thanks again for your very nice 7", if you send me your address i'll pop mine in the mail to you asap. enjoy the rest of your weekend :) em x.
Emma Salokoski & Ilmiliekki Quartet

Emma Salokoski & Ilmiliekki Quartet



Aug 9 2009 8:08 AM

Tattis kaveruudesta Timo!
M A M Y K Ô

M A M Y K Ô
Online Now!


Aug 8 2009 3:25 PM

THANKS FOR ADD...GOOD MUSIC ...

M A M Y K Ô  

MONTRÉAL QUÉBEC CANADA
Up and Down

Up and Down



Jul 27 2009 9:56 PM

Up & Down radio playlist for Sunday 26 July 2009
Hour 1

Mos Def - Casa Bey - Downtown
Karizma – The Ganni - R2
Jazzy Jens - Africa- GAMM
Jeremy Ellis & John Arnold – Nightlife – Future Soul
Guynamite – Set Free – Mukatsuku
Laso – Another Star – MCA
Laura Greene – Manhattan - Strut
King Kong – Funky Nassau - MFP
The Boogoos - The journey - Jazz & Milk
The Beginning Of The End – Come Down Baby (Kenny Dope Edit) - Kay-Dee
Bola Sete – Its Gonna Change – Fantasy

Hour 2

Eyraka Badu – Healer - Universal
Kidkanevil - Good morning, what's new? (Capstone re-version) - First word
Kindred Spirits Ensemble – Ja- mil – Kindred Spirits
Pedrinho Mattar Trio – Neurotico – Quelque Chose de Jazz Records
Ceasar’s Salad – Manteca – Perfect Toy
Adam Best – I’m A Man - Fontana
J.P. Mirouze – Sexopolis – Fantomas Records
Quantic And His Combo Barbaro - Undelivered Letter - Tru Thoughts
Helen Merrill – My Only Man – Right Tempo
Sarah Linhares – Step Up – PTR
Timo Lassy & Jose James - The more I look at you - Ricky Tick
Ramsey Lewis - Why Am I Treated So Bad? - Cadet


To tune in, log onto www.dublincityfm.ie on Sunday nights between 8 and 10 pm GMT, or 103.2fm, if in the greater Dublin area.

To check out more of the same visit www.digestmusic.com
Up and Down

Up and Down



Jul 21 2009 10:00 PM

Up & Down playlist for Sunday 19 July 2009
Hour 1

Karizma - Early Rize - R2
Roy Ayers - We live in brooklyn baby - Polydor
Jazzy Jens - Africa - GAMM
Noah - Just relax (Quasimode remix) - Geneon
Timo Lassy & Jose James - The more I look at you - Ricky Tick
Cesar's Salad - Batucada Surgiu - Perfect Toy
The Boogoos - The journey - Jazz & Milk
Kidkanevil - Good morning, what's new? (Capstone re-version) - First word
Nadsrioc - All hot - Luckyme
Freddie Hubbard - Red Clay - CTI


Hour 2

Mos Def - Casa Bey - Downtown
Roy Ayers & Bah Samba - Positive vibe - Bah Samba
Ricardo Marrero - My Friend - Jazzman
Fred Wesley & the j.b.'s - Going to get a thrill - People
Hubert Laws - Feeling allright? - CTI
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 - Superstition - Bell
Quantic And His Combo Barbaro - Undelivered Letter - Tru Thoughts
Ramsey Lewis - Spanish Grease - Cadet
Cal Tjader - la Murga pana Mena - Fantasy
Willie Bobo - Soul foo young - Concord
The Sound Stylistics - Knucklehead - Freestyle

To tune in, log onto www.dublincityfm.ie on Sunday nights between 8 and 10 pm GMT, or 103.2fm, if in the greater Dublin area.

To check out more of the same visit www.digestmusic.com

To contact us you can e-mail upanddown@dublincityfm.ie
Bongrecord

Bongrecord



Jul 20 2009 7:23 PM

hello..thanx for approving friend request!
!vory Soul

!vory Soul



Jul 15 2009 2:56 AM

Thanks for the add
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George Levantovsky



Jul 7 2009 11:25 AM

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Jul 7 2009 3:38 AM

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