Jazz Finland Live

WILLIAM SUVANNE QUARTET

William Suvanne, sax

Mikael Jakobsson, piano

Tuure Koski, bass

Mikko Arlin, drums

William Suvanne (b. 1979) is a Helsinki-based jazz musician and winner of the Finnish Saxophone Society's Josef Kaartinen scholarship. He published his first solo album, entitled William Suvanne: Indian Curry in 2007. Currently, he performs with a band configuration that was initially founded for the release of his new album. Suvanne has been characterised as one of the most energetic saxophonists in Finland, and his music contains nuances ranging from delicate atmospheres to witty humour. William Suvanne is also well known as a funk/groove saxophonist (e.g. Mikko Pettinen & Happy People, Top of Top: Tribute to Tower of Power) and his prominent woodwind skills can be enjoyed at the gigs of the popular Aili Ikonen & Tribute to Ella, too.

The other members are some of the finest musicians that Finnish jazz scene has to offer: Mikael Jakobsson on the piano (Five Corners Quintet), Tuure Koski on the bass (XL) and Mikko Arlin on the drums (Aili Ikonen & Tribute to Ella, Nina Mya)

The programme of the concert consists of original compositions, from feel-good New Orleans groove to a display of modal fireworks of energy. The majority of the pieces are from Suvanne's latest album, The Tenor.

Vesa Haaja, the vocalist for Agents, one of the biggest Finnish popular music groups, presents his new group in the concert "Stadin nuoret" (The Youth of Stadi). A special guest, vocalist Sami Saari, will join Haaja and the co. on this trip to the nostalgic midway of the last century. The programme consists of best-loved hits from the 50s and the 60s.

Tickets 15/13 €

Duration 90 mins, including intermission.

Vesa Haaja – guitar, vocals, Sami Saari – guitar, vocals Tuomas Metsberg –guitar, Lasse Sirkko – bass, Sami Nieminen – hammond, Juha Litmanen – drums

Open event