Edward Vesala

Finnish drummer, percussionist, composer and bandleader of Sound And Fury; recorded for ECM and noted for orchestral, free-leaning jazz. Died in 1999.

Led the ensemble Sound And Fury; Lumi (recorded in 1986) is highlighted in the provided review. Collaborated with ECM-associated musicians including Jan Garbarek, Terje Rypdal and Tomasz Stańko. Regarded as a central figure in Finnish free/avant-garde jazz and noted for his control and compositional rigor.

The single DeBaser review praises Edward Vesala's 1986 Lumi (Sound And Fury) as an ECM-era forgotten masterpiece, noting refined orchestration, contrasting atmospheres and Vesala's controlled drumming. The review highlights Nordic timbres, folk hints, and notable ECM collaborators. Recommended for listeners of adventurous, orchestral jazz.

For:Listeners of avant-garde and Nordic jazz, ECM collectors, adventurous jazz fans