Behind the KAIRA moniker hides a fascinating line-up of artists from the vanguard of the Finnish contemporary jazz scene, put together by Lauri Kaira. This eponymous album has a strong Nordic emphasis (its subtitle is 'Urban Sagas of Northern Cities') as its moods stem from long Scandinavian winters and light-filled summer nights. Northern cool meets hot jazz as all the snowmen melt in ecstasy!
