XL :: Selected Recordings

XL Arttu Takalo Jarmo Saari Tuure Koski Tomi Salesvuo
Visual
XL is a veritable giant of Finnish fusion, and its new album entices the listener into a world of fantasy. Naivistic melodies and massive walls of sound create powerful visual landscapes for the listener. XL: Arttu Takalo, vibes; Jarmo Saari, guitar; Tuure Koski, bass; Tomi Salesvuo, drums; DJ Bunuel.
PELPCD 15

U-Street All Stars Delirium Markus Ketola UMO Jazz Orchestra Mäkelä-Berger-Knutsson-Spering Jarmo Savolainen Trio Klaus Suonsaari Suhkan Uhka Pepa Päivinen Trio Samuli Mikkonen & 7 henkeä Eero Koivistoinen Quartet André Sumelius Lift Esa Pietilä Trio XL Quintessence Slowhill
Finnish Jazz 2003
Various artists (FIMIC promotional CD)
FJCD-909

XL Arttu Takalo Jarmo Saari Tuure Koski Tomi Salesvuo
Surreal
Eclectic fusion a lá XL, from orchestral landscapes to solid beats and guitar riffs. A new member, DJ Buñuel, brings new dimensions to band's progressive jazz sound. XL: Arttu Takalo, vibes; Jarmo Saari, guitar; Tuure Koski, bass; Tomi Salesvuo, drums; DJ Bunuel.
PELPCD 14

Compilation
Finnish Jazz 2002
Antti Sarpila, Severi Pyysalo, Lenni-Kalle Taipale, Mr. Fonebone, Jere Laukkanen, Iro Haarla, XL, Groove Convention, Gourmet, Manuel Dunkel, UMO Jazz Orchestra, Sakari Kukko, Pertti 'Pepa' Päivinen
FIMIC Promotional CD - Not for Sale.

XL Arttu Takalo Jarmo Saari Tuure Koski Tomi Salesvuo Pekka Pohjola Tapio 'Mongo' Aaltonen
Live Ballet
A live recording of previously released XL tunes emphasizes the massiveness and richness of the band’s expression. Arttu Takalo, midivibes, sampler, sequencer; Jarmo Saari, guitar, vocoder, theremin, sampler; Tuure Koski, bass, bass pedal; Tomi Salesvuo, drums, sampler. With DJ Bunuel, Pekka Pohjola, bass, Petri Keskitalo, tuba, Mongo Aaltonen, percussion.
PELPCD 13

XL Arttu Takalo Jarmo Saari Tuure Koski Tomi Salesvuo
Jeti
The third studio album by the leading fusion ensemble of the younger generation. XL: Arttu Takalo, vibes; Jarmo Saari, guitar; Tuure Koski, bass; Tomi Salesvuo, drums.
PELPCD 11

XL Arttu Takalo Jarmo Saari Tuure Koski Tomi Salesvuo
Jukola
The second studio album in a variety of styles by a leading young band on the Finnish fusion scene. XL: Arttu Takalo, vibes; Jarmo Saari, guitar; Tuure Koski, bass; Tomi Salesvuo, drums.
PELPCD 10

Tuure Koski XL Jarmo Saari Arttu Takalo Tomi Salesvuo
Xlent
XL: Arttu Takalo, vibes; Jarmo Saari, guitar; Tuure Koski, bass; Tomi Salesvuo, drums.
OCTO 404-2