Jouni J

Jouni J: Lento

by Matthew Wuethrich
July 25, 2002

On the surface, the music of Lento gleams like a highly polished gem. However that surface belies an intensely detailed and sometimes stormy underside. “Lento" means “flight" in Finnish and the Jouni Järvelä Group has indeed created a soaring yet refined balance of fresh rhythms, brittle melodies, harmonic exploration and bizarre sonic colorings. The music floats weightless, as the musicians' exertion sounds almost effortless. Yet as it passes by, one cannot help but further investigate the rich, contrasting textures of ...