Dance Of The Toys
Today, with the second single out, we’re celebrating the final step toward the full release of Tiny Hands Gathering Wonder, The World Becomes Magic. Claim your pre-order vinyl copy and step into this emotionally rich, jazz-rooted celebration of rainbow family life.
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VINYL
Available now for pre-order on Mustik Motel Webshop & Bandcamp. Pre-orders starts shipping a few days prior to the album release or at latest as soon as we receive the pressing. Distribution to all well-equipped stores follows same principle. Please follow our social media for store updates!
Single: Kadi Vija – Dance Of The Toys
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Buy digital at: Bandcamp
Way To reviews and features
Eero’s debut has been well received! It’s incredible to think that Kulttuuritoimitus awarded the album a five-star rating on the very day it was released!
Read the review by Maria Nyrhinen in Finnish (use Google translate for English version!): Aisteja, älyä ja mielikuvitusta – arviossa Eero Savelan Way To -albumi – Kulttuuritoimitus
Also want to mention One Man’s Jazz from Canada featuring “Phantasm” on the show, around 2h mark:
Fosterchild, Jim Black, Mathieu Donarier & Armaroli/Piccolo/Sharp article @ All About Jazz
Way To is here!
Join us in celebrating the long-awaited debut from trumpeter Eero Savela. An artist whose unmistakable tone has lifted countless acclaimed recordings. With Way To, he steps confidently into the spotlight, revealing a voice that’s entirely his own.
QUOTES
“Savela has composed six strong melodies that clearly place him within the jazz tradition. At times, echoes of Tomasz Stańko’s melancholic spirit emerge, and Savela’s honest, gritty trumpet tone only deepens the impression.”
-Valonkuvia blog – read full review in Finnish: HERE!
“An artistic vision so comprehensive and refined that it occasionally dazzles.”
-Tidens Larm blog – read full review in Swedish 22.8. onwards HERE!
Featured Musicians:
🎺 Eero Savela – trumpet
🎹 Seppo Kantonen – wurlitzer electric piano
🎸 Eero Tikkanen – double bass
🥁 Joonas Leppänen – drums
🎶 Erno Haukkala – trombone (featured on two tracks)
STREAM
Also available on all other major streaming services.
VINYL
Available now on Mustik Motel Webshop & Bandcamp. Pre-orders starts shipping now as well as distribution to all well-equipped stores. Please follow our social media for store updates!
Album: Eero Savela – Way To
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Buy digital at: Bandcamp
Album origins
Sometimes, the universe simply clicks. It was after one of Tahmela Six‘s gigs that Jarno—one half of Mustik Motel—posed a question to Eero: Is it finally time for your debut?
The timing couldn’t have been better. Eero had already begun piecing together material for an album, and Jarno’s encouragement was the spark that set everything in motion. Musicians were gathered, studio time was booked, and the result? A truly timeless record—one that we are thrilled to share with you!
Album info
With Way To, Eero Savela steps forward as a composer and solo artist, shaping a jazz album that is as personal as it is expansive. Every composition on the record is his own, reflecting the sounds he wants to share with audiences—sounds that speak, question, and evolve.
Way To is more than just compositions on paper—it’s a living, breathing dialogue between seasoned musicians. Seppo Kantonen (Wurlitzer electric piano), Joonas Leppänen (drums), Eero Tikkanen (double bass), and guest artist Erno Haukkala (trombone on two tracks) each bring their distinct voices into the mix, elevating the music beyond its initial framework. Their improvisational interplay and musical conversations deepen the album’s essence, creating a rich, evolving soundscape that transforms the listening experience.
Sonically, Way To exists in a space between contemporary jazz and ’70s jazz-funk—melding modern expression with the groove-driven energy of an earlier era. Through this collaboration, Savela not only presents his own compositions—he also uncovers new dimensions within his own sound.
Musicians
Eero Savela (trumpet)
Seppo Kantonen (wurlizer electric piano)
Joonas Leppänen (drums)
Eero Tikkanen (double bass)
Kadi Vija single Big Hands, Deep Voice out now!
Kadi Vija’s forthcoming album first single is out now!
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Vinyl will be available upon album release.
Let us know where the music lands! Let’s celebrate the music together!
Single: Kadi Vija – Big Hands, Deep Voice
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Kadi Vija’s New Album Is Arriving at Mustik Motel
We’re proud to welcome Kadi Vija to the Mustik Motel family.
Kadi Vija (b. 1985, FIN/EST) has a long background in vocal jazz improvisation and defines herself primarily as a vocal instrumentalist. Vija’s music explores sounds from modernism, jazz and electronics, as well as a deep fascination with rhythmic variety.
Her forthcoming album, Tiny Hands Gathering Wonder, The World Becomes Magic, is a vibrant narrative journey through the rhythms of rainbow family life. Inspired by her experience as a social parent, Kadi explores love, friendship, and the everyday magic of connection beyond traditional roles.
The first single, “Big Hands, Deep Voice”, arrives August 14th. It’s a tender and resonant opening to the album’s world—where deep empathy and gentle compassion guide the way.
As our label co-founder Jarno reflects:
“Life is always a miracle—and a child’s life, even more so. When you witness your child up close each day, you begin to notice things that might otherwise pass you by as a parent. Moments of deep empathy. Gentle compassion. These are the very paths that could make the world a better place for us all.”
We’re honored to share this journey with Kadi. Stay tuned for more, and mark your calendars for August 14th.
First review of Way To
Eero’s album is still a few weeks ahead. Jukka from blog called Valon Kuvia was kind enough to revie this forthcoming album. Thank you! Here are links to the review:
- In Finnish: Eero Savela: Way To (Mustik Motel, 2025)
- In English by Google Translate: Eero Savela: Way To (Mustik Motel, 2025)
Single: Eero Savela – Timangi
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Buy digital at: Bandcamp