Jazz Finland Live

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The group led by the vocalist Elena Mindru, Elena & The Rom Ensemble, will be publishing their debut recording "Evening In Romania" within the release concert held on Tuesday the 23rd of September in Lavaklubi, located in the basement of Finnish National Theatre nearby The Railway Square in the central Helsinki. The concert presents a setting of freshly written compositions from the album, heard for the first time in Finland. The songs are written mostly by Elena Mindru and arranged by pianist Tuomas J. Turunen. Lyrics of the songs are mostly in English and tell stories about fundamental things, such as the meaning of life, separation, love. The album includes also two jazz songs written by Romanian jazz composers.

Warmly welcome!

Additional concerts:

16.9. Tallinn, Philly Joe's Jazz Bar
18.9. Helsinki, YNJC Showcase event, Koko Jazz Club
25.9. Jyväskylä, Poppari

Tickets 10/7/5€

Lineup:

Elena Mindru, vocals / Sampo Hiukkanen, violin / Tuomas J. Turunen, piano / Eero Seppä, bass / Anssi Tirkkonen, drums

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UMO and Club For Five will step in the swinging shoes of big band legend Glenn Miller and vocal group The Modernaires. This nostalgic concert features such classics as Jukebox Saturday Night, Tuxedo Junction and Blues in the Night. The Modernaires performed intensively with the Glenn Miller Orchestra from the beginning of 40’s until the tragic disappearance of the conductor. The collaboration resulted in many hits and the first-ever gold record with over a million copies sold. Conductor: Antti Rissanen.

Tickets at Lippupiste from 33 € / 28 € including service fee (Normal 30,50 €, pensioners, unemployed, students and children 25,50 € + service fee from 2,50 €). Concert duration: 120 min, incl. intermission.

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