Seacrest Oy will release Strandberg Project’s “THE WORKS” cdbox on March 1, 2023
The Works contains 4 CDs: “Creativity” was mainly recorded during 2022
The album contains both studio and live recordings. The latest studio recordings were made in November 2022 with the legendary Juhani Aaltonen on flute (Tasavallan Presidentti). “The Nordic Treatment” contains material from recordings made with Paul Jackson (Herbie Hancock). Paul visited Finland a total of four times as a guest of the Strandberg Project and during these visits a lot of recordings were made. In 2022, all existing material was carefully reviewed and remixed and edited. The now released album represents the fruits of the collaboration. “Made In Finland Updated” represents perhaps the most progressive side of the Strandberg Project, with Kimmo Pörsti on drums and as co-producer. Michael Manring, one of the world’s most respected bassists, and Jenny Darren from England, with whom the group did two tours in addition to studio recordings, are also guests on the album. “Progressive Construction” is Strandberg Project’s band album from 2018. On the album, keyboard player Jukka Gustavson (Wigwam) also plays a significant role as a composer
The WORKS feature following musicians (among others):
Paul Jackson, vocals, bass & keyboards, Jan-Olof Strandberg, bass (4,5,6 string bass,fretless bass & upright bass), Sami Virtanen, guitar, Jukka Gustavson, keyboards & vocals, Jartsa Karvonen, drums & percussion, Michael Manring: fretless hybrid bass, Kimmo Pörsti: drums & percussion, Kimmo Tapanainen: keyboards, Matias Kupiainen: guitar, Petteri Hirvanen: guitar, Jenny Darren, vocals, Robert Webb, acoustic guitars, Bogati- Bokor Akos, electric guitars, Otso Pakarinen, keyboards, Jan ”Jysky” Strandberg: bass, Risto Salmi: sax, Kev Moore, vocals, Jaan Jaanson: guitar, Olli Jaakkola, flute , William Suvanne: Tenor sax & flute, Felix Zenger: beatbox Tatu Turpeinen: keyboards, Juhani Aaltonen, flute, Mikko Kaakkuriniemi, drums
