XL biography
XL was formed in Helsinki in 1992. The band members are Arttu Takalo
(midivibes, sequencer), Jarmo Saari (guitar, sampler), Tuure Koski
(bass) and Tomi Salesvuo (drums, percussion). They are all renowned jazz
musicians in Finland, and they all graduated at Sibelius academy (which
is where they probably met each other, since they are all 1969 to 1972
generation). After a while Dj. Bunuel joined the band, taking care of
sound effects, widening XL's sonic palette even further.
Compositions
are of Takalo-Saari tandem. Their music is interesting mix of Finnish
ethnical themes in contemporary forms, adding modern jazz, rock,
electronic grooves, making XL's music really enjoyable and eclectic.
They
managed to release five studio albums and a live one before disbanding
in 2004. Band members are now involved in various musical projects.
Songs / Tracks Listing
1. In Dirt / Pohjalla
2. (Wish You Were) Mine / (Tytto Kuin) Toukokuu
3. NM
4. Precious / Kaunis
5. A Player's Prayer / Ukkorukka
6. Do You Have A Boyfriend? / Neiti Neilikka
7. Himalaya
8. Jeti
Line-up / Musicians
- Arttu Takalo / midivibes, sequencer
- Jarmo Saari / guitar, sampler
- Tuure Koski / bass
- Tomi Salesvuo / drums, percussion
- Dj. Bunuel / sound effects
- Kie von Hertzen / guitar
- Anna-Leena Haikola / viola
- Susanna Suorttanen / viola
- Meri Englund / viola
- Minna Pensola / viola
- Maija Linkola / viola
- Ninni Poijärvi / viola
- Katri Laitinen / violin
- Lotta Poijärvi / violin
- Päivi Ahonen / cello
- Joel Laakso / cello
Releases information
CD Rockadilo/Pohojla PELPCD 11 (Finland 1999)