Poet

Reissue of the popular 1976 jazz classic, 'The Poet.'

Olli Ahvenlahti is a Finnish pianist, composer and conductor, born in Helsinki, Finland in 1949. A pianist, composer and conductor, Ahvenlahti has been one of leading Finnish jazz artists since the 1970s. He has recorded with several artists and groups including UMO Jazz Orchestra (1977-1982).

"It's a Finnish jazz funk gem from pianist Olli Ahvenlahti. Originally released on Love Records of Finland in 1976, this record is hard to come by. Ahvenlahti is one of Finland's most well known jazz musicians, through his work with the UMO Jazz Orchestra and Eurovision Songwriting Contest for which he conducted for eight years in he 1990's" – Flea Market Funk.