Alexi Tuomarila – Drifter’s escape

Thursday, August 27, 2015

One of the most talented jazz musicians of his generation, in 2003 it seemed only a matter of time before Alexi Tuomarila became a major name in jazz.

After all, Blue Note and Warner Jazz had battled to sign him, and he went with Warners. After one album Warners pulled the plug and his career stalled. Now he’s back, older and wiser with Drifter and a new album on Edition determined to make up for lost time. Interview: Stuart Nicholson

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