ending the year with one of the great discoveries of 2004 was a conscious decision i made when this gem showed up in my mailbox. keijo's coming out party in 2004 was pure magic, and each subsequent release has shown a different, equally genius, side of his musical repetoire. "between us" is yet another feather in his cap. the m.o. here is collaborations. most of these tracks feature keijo and the great vapaa, exploring realms of free jazz influenced eastern drones. magnificent? of course. he is also joined by many other players on this mystical journey through the northern snowbanks of finland. keijo remains the king and the father, and on "between us" he shares his grace with the rest of the community. brilliant. brilliant. brilliant! 111 copies