Aito Records

2011

Musicians:

Markku Lepistö: Diatonic and chromatic accordions
Pekka Lehti: Upright bass

Track list:

1. Waltz For Eino (Lepistö)
2. Skrubu (Lehti)
3. Lokakuu (Lepistö)
4. Radio Moskova (Lehti)
5. Kaksi (Lepistö)
6. Artsi (Lehti)
7. Raudanselkä (Lepistö)
8. Snadina (Lehti)
9. Vasulaisten Juhlamarssi (Trad.)

Lepistö&Lehti is a critically acclaimed duo of Finnish master
musicians Markku Lepistö (accordion) and Pekka Lehti (bass). As a
result of creative conversations while seated next to each other on
Värttina tours, the duo decided to embark on a new musical mission
together.

Both well-respected Finnish music virtuosos in their own right,
Lepistö&Lehti play original material from their respective projects,
approaching the material from a new angle.
The duo operates at the forefront of contemporary Nordic world music, but at the same time, their sound could be described as having a distinct chamber music influence.

On stage, Lepistö&Lehti share a vision of contemporary minimalism. There is space within this music, and the two musicians each have a different musical history to tap into. This translates into a highly personal sound with remarkable confidence and
vision.

In October 2008 Lepistö&Lehti’s debut album
“Helsinki” was shortlisted for the prestigious Teosto award in
Finland. The prize is granted annually for an outstanding musical
achievement.

“Lepistö & Lehti are those rare musicians whose performance so
thoroughly engages that one quickly forgets they are a duo and hears,
instead, a full, complete musicial experience, an ensemble.  These are
musician’s musicians who approach live performance as nuanced,
graceful, conversation, ever exploring, expanding, commenting,
informing.”- GERALD Seligman, General Director Womex