Credits:

Tasavallan Presidentti

Description:

Finnish jazz-rock band formed in 1969 by Jukka Tolonen (g), who later became active in the Scandinavian jazz scene, and Vesa Aaltonen (dr), who later became active as a session musician. This is the first time to release the 2-CD set of the original recordings of the band's performances in 1970 and 1971! Included are recordings from their appearance at the "RUISROCK FESTIVA" rock festival in Turku, Finland in August 1970, their performance in Stockholm, Sweden in September of the same year, and their performance in Lappeenranta, Finland in May of the same year.Not only songs from their debut album, but also 'Tis Me, Tis You (Tease Me, Tease You)', 'Deep Thinker', 'Tell Me More', and 'Deep Thinker' from the same album before the release of the '71 album, as well as BLODWYN PIG'Ain't Ya Comming Home, Babe' cover, and other songs never before released in the studio. The band's early ensembles are full of unique stoicism reflecting their origins while retaining a rugged and aggressive flavor, making this disc a must-hear for any fan of Scandinavian rock/jazz music. The two Finnish performances were recorded for radio broadcast.

Tracklisting:

DISC1
RUISROCK FESTIVAL
1.GOING BACK
2.AIN'T YA COMING HOME. BABE
3.TIS ME. TIS YOU

4.DEEP THINKER
5.TELL ME MORE
6.INTRODUCTION/DRIVING THROUGH

DISC2
1.TIS ME. TIS YOU
2.AIN'T YA COMING HOME. BABE

3.WHIRLWIND NIGHTMARE
4.DEEP THINKER
5.THE OLD WOMAN
6.IMPRESSIONS OF INDIA
7.GIGOLO