Gona Lehtinen Fly Now! (CD)

(Bluelight Records) 12 tracks

French Connection and Americana. Guitarist Gona Lehtinen fathoms echoes from both continents. Sounds of the New World merge with traditional tribal notes of the Old World in a natural way, creating new ideas and moods.

The tunes on the album were created in a process of spiritual healing, selected via their mood and, above all, through their feeling. Equally important is what is not being played. The music on the album ranges from fiercely rocking rhythm'n'blues to acoustic gypsy swing, rockabilly, bossy and jazz from both continents.

Special appearance by Ria Korhola on vocals. Musicians on the album include houseband The Fat Boys: Jan Smedberg, Hessu Pirhonen and Artsi Taskinen and, as special guests, the highly talented players saxophonist Juho Hurskainen, violinist Laura Airola, double bass player likku Riepponen, steel guitarist Jussi Huhtakangas and drummer Juha Takanen.