PRESS UPDATE: Kaisa’s Machine – Moving Parts
The reviews keep rolling in for Moving Parts by Kaisa’s Machine!
It’s been out for less than a month, but the praise has been incredible. Here are some standout quotes from the press, along with links to the full articles:
“This is not only jazz of the highest caliber but also a dazzling display of creative brilliance.” – Thierry De Clemensat, Paris-Move
“On Moving Parts, bassist Kaisa Mäensivu contemplates the differences between her home in native Finland and her new home in New York City… She attains a balance between the two, making this session especially compelling.” – Dave Sumner, Bandcamp Daily
“Here is an album reflecting two sides of the coin: the European musical influence and the American jazz perspective. Together they introduce us to Kaisa’s Machine, utilizing her composer gifts and the international qualities of how jazz is appreciated worldwide.” – Dee Dee McNeil, Making A Scene
“‘Moon Waves’ led off by Mäensivu is a gem and is the key reflectively probing piece. Is there another word for this kind of thoughtful piece? A reverie, maybe.” – Marlbank
Moving Parts is a sonic dialogue between two cities of sound, Helsinki and New York, each with distinct musical identities, seamlessly blended through Kaisa Mäensivu’s rhythmic storytelling and rich harmonic landscapes.” – Nolan DeBuke, The Jazz Word
“Moving Parts speaks to Mäensivu’s ability to weave frameworks that depart from the typical head-solo-head structure. Her compositions focus on the ensemble’s collective potential for layering. This is particularly evident in tracks like “Satama (Harbor),” where Maja Mannila’s vocals introduce a narrative quality to the piece.” – David R. Adler, Jazz Times
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