More Than 123 is an inspired teaming of two giants of the Finnish jazz and blues scene, Dave Lindholm and Otto Donner. Guitarist, songsmith, lyricist and raspy-voiced (think Bob Dylan and Tom Waits) vocalist Dave Lindholm made his debut in the early 1970's and has since become one of the most loved blues interpreters in his home country. Yet, he has remained a well-kept secret from audiences abroad. Otto Donner - composer, arranger, producer and a true legend in Finnish jazz and modern classical music - once again proves his knack for producing a beautifully balanced album of blues-infused jazz that manages to sound both timeless and current, sophisticated yet not polished. From the New Orleans -influenced "Lucky Johnny's Gone" to the deep, expertly arranged jazz of "Where You're Walking Now", Lindholm and Donner are more heartfelt than ever. With the aid of top jazz instrumentalists Manuel Dunkel and Pepa Päivinen (saxophones), Riitta Paakki (piano), Ulf Krokfors (double bass), Mika Kallio (drums) and others, More Than 123 offers an intriguing listen to lovers of classic jazz and blues.