Jazz Finland Live
Liberty Ship (www)
Under the leadership of saxophonist/composer Esa Pietilä, this group is proud to sail the seas of creative music. The music combines the untamed spirit of free jazz and living in the moment with influences from other types of modern art music. Adventurous, enigmatic and capricious melodies are on offer.
Gigs on the same day in helsinki
Mosabacka Big Band: Duke Ellington -konserttiVuotalo, Mosaiikkitori 2, Vuosaari, helsinki27.4. At 17:00
Mosabacka Big Band (www)
Mosabacka Big Band plays the classic compositions of Duke Ellington, featuring saxophonist Pentti Lahti. Markku Renko conducts.
Tickets: 10/8 e.
Johanna Iivanainen - Pieni hiljainen onniSavoy-teatteri, Kasarmikatu 46-48, helsinki27.4. At 19:00
Mild, natural and lyrical soundscapes greet the listener as Johanna Iivanainen's ensemble with the Jousikaiku string quartet take the stage at Savoy -teatteri.
The programme will comprise of Johanna's own material, collaborations with poet Sinikka Svärd and Finnish folk songs in new arrangements.
The same line-up plays also on Johanna's recent album, "Mustarastas laulaa".
Johanna Iivanainen - piano and vocals
Mikko Iivanainen - guitar
Juho Kivivuori - double bass
Kepa Kettunen - drums
Laura Airola - violin
Pasi Eerikäinen - violin
Mauri Kuokkanen - alto violin
Riikka Lampinen - cello
Tickets: 25 e.
Duration 2 h (with interval)
