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  KTU (Pohjonen, Gunn, Mastelotto) - Absinth
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KTU (Gunn, Pohjonen, Mastelotto):
Daredevil accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen, stretching the definition, ability and sound of accordion beyond anything previously known, teams up with percussionist Pat Mastelotto and Warr-guitarist Trey Gunn are known for their work with King Crimson for the band KTU (pronounced �K2�). Conceived in 2004 (from the seed planted at SXSW 1999), KTU�s aim is to combine the creative energies, edge, imagination and other elements of the players to make something new, different and musically explosive, a sum greater and more electrifying that its parts. Material is mainly comprised of compositions by Pohjonen plus pieces by Gunn and Mastelotto and arrangements and improvisations by the band. Surround sound design and additional effects by Heikki Iso-Ahola. Their debut album 8 Armed Monkey, recorded live in Tokyo, was released in 2005 in America (Thirsty Ear), Europe (Rockadillo, Westpark) and Japan (Besection). They have performed in Europe, Canada, Japan. (Note: additional fourth KTU member, sampling whizster Samuli Kosminen, who appears on the KTU CD and has performed with the band 2004-06, takes a break from the band during early 2007, resuming his position in late spring.)

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