Recommended CD - Uzva "Uoma"

Uzva is a Finnish ensemble playing instrumental music that is clearly rock-oriented but with strong jazz and classical influences. Uoma is their third release (and the only one I've heard in full thus far), and it's a beautiful journey. At times light and pastoral, at other times heavier and groovy, the music here is played with skill and class by the dozen or so artists that make up the band. This balance also means Uoma works well as background music, but stands up to a hard listen. Unlike a lot of progressive rock, I don't have to put a disclaimer on this recommendation - it should appeal to fans of various genres.

Official Uzva band site