Timo Lassy, born in 1974, has worked at the forefront of swinging contemporary jazz for already more than a decade. An alumni of Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy with complimentary studies at the Amsterdam Conservatory, Lassy masters the tenor and baritone saxes plus the flute with a distinctly personal and sufficiently muscular touch. His sonic handwriting displaying both power and delicacy is time and again in demand by leading artists in the Helsinki scene and also internationally.
Lassy debuted as a solo artist in 2007 with the LP “The Soul & Jazz of Timo Lassy”, released by Helsinki’s influential Ricky-Tick Records. The album’s fresh vision of soul jazz soon secured Lassy a steady international following, also connected to his previous inspired as a member of The Five Corners Quintet, the U-Street All Stars, Teddy Rok Seven, plus the ensemble’s of multitalented Finnish innovator Jimi Tenor and the Italian jazz don, Nicola Conte. Lately, Lassy has also become an essential part of the live incarnation of Finnish soul sensation Jo Stance, represented by the production company We Jazz Ltd, co-owned by Lassy.
The second Lassy LP, “Round Two”, saw him collaborating with the US jazz vocalist José James, and the album skyrocketed the sax man into a veritable scene stalwart among the Finnish jazz aficionados and beyond. Moving into the current Timo Lassy release, “In With Lassy”, released by Milan’s Schema label in September 2012, Timo Lassy epitomizes the successful adaptation of the tradition of modern jazz and molding it into a brand of jazz music highly relevant relevant as of now.
African Rumble
Timo Lassy Lyrics
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back to school ring the bell
brand new shoes walkin blues
climb the fence books and pens
i can tell that we are going to be friends
walk with me suzie lee
through the park and by the tree
we will rest opon the ground and look at all the bugs we found
safely walk to school without a sound
well here we are
no one else
we walked to school all by ourselves
theres dirt on our uniforms
from chasin all the ants and worms
we clean up and now its time to learn
we clean up and now its time to learn
numbers letters learn to spell
mountain books and show and tell
at play time we will throw the ball
back to class through the hall
teacher marks our height against the wall
teacher marks our height against the wall
we dont notice any time pass
we dont notice anything
we sit side by side in every class
teacher thinks that i sound funny, but she likes the way you sing
tonight ill dream while im in bed
when silly songs go through my head
about the bugs and alphabet
and when i wake tommorrow ill bet
that you and i will walk together again
cuz i can tell that we are gonna to be friends
ya i can tell that we are gonna be friends
The lyrics to Timo Lassy's song 'African Rumble' are actually from The White Stripes' song 'We're Going to Be Friends', but Lassy turns them into an instrumental jazz piece. This song is about the excitement and innocence of childhood and the joy of forming a friendship. The lyrics describe a day in the life of two children going to school, observing nature, and learning together. The repetition of "safely walk to school without a sound" emphasizes the importance of safety and caution, while the line "we're going to be friends" highlights the bond and familiarity that arises from spending time together.
Lassy's version of the song adds an African-inspired rhythm and a dynamic, energetic melody played by the saxophone. The song starts with a simple riff repeated by the horns and gradually builds up with the addition of percussion and keyboard. The solos played by the saxophone and trumpet convey a sense of excitement and playfulness, further reinforcing the song's message of youthful enthusiasm.
Line by Line Meaning
fall is here hear the yell
Autumn has arrived, and the environment is lively and vibrant
back to school ring the bell
It's time to go back to school, the bell is ringing
brand new shoes walkin blues
New school shoes come along with a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness
climb the fence books and pens
In order to get to school, climbing over the fence is necessary with books and pens in hand
i can tell that we are going to be friends
A bond between friends is already being formed
walk with me suzie lee
Let's walk together, Suzie Lee
through the park and by the tree
We'll walk through the park, past the tree
we will rest opon the ground and look at all the bugs we found
We will take a break on the ground and inspect all the bugs we have found
safely walk to school without a sound
Walk quietly and safely to school
well here we are
We have arrived
no one else
Only the two of us
we walked to school all by ourselves
We made our way to school alone
theres dirt on our uniforms from chasin all the ants and worms
Our uniforms have dirt marks from chasing ants and worms
we clean up and now its time to learn
We tidy ourselves up, and it's time to start the learning process
numbers letters learn to spell
We will be taught how to count, how to read and write
mountain books and show and tell
We will have story-telling sessions, and read books about mountains
at play time we will throw the ball
During playtime, we will play ball games
back to class through the hall
After playtime, we return to class through the hall
teacher marks our height against the wall
The teacher measures our height against the wall
we dont notice any time pass
Time passes by unnoticed
we dont notice anything
We are engrossed in learning and don't notice anything else
we sit side by side in every class
We sit next to each other in every class
teacher thinks that i sound funny, but she likes the way you sing
The teacher finds my voice amusing, but loves the way you sing
tonight ill dream while im in bed
While I'm in bed, I will imagine dreamy things
when silly songs go through my head
Absurd songs occupy my mind
about the bugs and alphabet
The songs are regarding the bugs and the alphabet
and when i wake tommorrow ill bet
And when I wake up tomorrow, I'm certain
that you and i will walk together again
That you and I will walk to school together again
cuz i can tell that we are gonna to be friends
I can already sense that we will eventually become close friends
Writer(s): Timo Lassy, Teppo Makynen
Contributed by Nicholas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lordfatty1
Been now in my dj sets for years. Can’t get tired of it and obviously it works for the dancers as well. A floorfiller. Big Up!
@chadscriabin9846
Do you know anything similar i could add to my sets as well?
@brandifrederick8639
Love this tune❤
@mrq2125
when someone's having a party and this song isn't running, i have never been there 😎👌
@robynradio4659
Where have you been???....what a track!
@seventhblender
this tune is amazing!
@alejandrogn4
Ooo baby this is a mood
@lovetrain111
THANK YOU
@josephineoliveras9532
yup yup ....how I'm feelin!
@djcarrera1
great peice of music cest bon indeed