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Uuden Musiikin Orkesteri or UMO will celebrate Lasse Mårtenson’s 80th anniversary by giving a concert at Savoy Theatre in September.

Lasse Mårtenson is known as a versatile talent. A pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger and conductor, Mårtenson has been a major and long-standing presence in the world of entertainment both in the limelight and behind the scenes. However, Mårtenson sees himself first and foremost as a jazzer. In the anniversary concert, UMO will play Mårtenson’s best-loved pieces, such as "Myrskyluodon Maija", "Kaikki paitsi purjehdus on turhaa", "Laiskotellen" and "Kaikessa soi blues", in jazzy arrangements. The set list includes a number of his personal jazz favourites from over the years.

UMO will be joined by several soloists such as pianist-conductor Olli Ahvenlahti, vocalists Mikael Konttinen, Sofia Finnilä and Annimaria Rinne – and Mårtenson himself on the piano.

Conductor: Olli Ahvenlahti

Tickets at Lippupalvelu starting from 28 € / 23 € / 15 €

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Welcome to a blues evening in Wanha Tappi! Virtuoso guitarist Raoul Björkenheim plays a warm up gig for Tampere Jazz Happening in Wanha Tappi, Nekala. With his Trisonic Dobro Slide guitar, Björkenheim plays some exotic Hawaiian swing and the melancholic melodies of Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson and Skip James, along with his own music. The energetic and imaginative expression of Björkenheim is bound to surprise the listener with its primal power.

Free entry.

Wanha Tappi, Jokipohjantie 18 Tampere Public Transport buses 10 and 31

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Nassaun Fasaani is drummer Toni Porthén’s and saxman Joonatan Rautio’s take on modern, electronic jazzfunk. Fasaani’s music is an intriguing combination of the variety of styles in rhythm and world music. Porthén’s and Rautio’s crossover compositions wrap smoothly over surprising arrangements (which take also the musicians by surprise at times). Aside the various jazz ensembles, the exploding virtuoso Toni Porthén is known for rapper Axl Smith’s and pop/r’n’b star Anna Abreu’s bands. Yrjö awarded Joonatan Rautio mainly works with his trio, and yet continues to come up with new tricks to amaze his audiences with his playing. Pianist Jussi Fredriksson electrifes the band with his Moog paintings and sharp Rhodes solos. The rhythm section is completed with the cornerstone of Finnish electric bass, Juho Kivivuori and ruthlessly groovy percussionist Abdissa “Mamba” Assefa. The band release their debut album for the Finnish Jazz Federation’s tour in November 2014. The record comes out on Helsinki Jazz Underground collective’s label.

Tickets: 15/10€

Tour dates:
9.10. Lappeenranta, Restaurant Kolme Lyhtyä
10.10. Turku, Café Tiljan (Svenska Teatern/Swedish Theatre)
11.10. Raahe, Kruunumakasiinimuseo
15.10. Kajaani, Kaukametsä Conference Centre, Kouta Hall
16.10. Jyväskylä, Poppari Bar
17.10. Kuopio, Music Centre
18.10. Joensuu, Theatre Restaurant’s Terrace

Toni Porthen – drums
Joonatan Rautio – saxophone
Jussi Fredriksson – keys
Juho Kivivuori – bass
Mamba Assefa – percussion
www.jazzhug.com
www.jazzfinland.fi/yhtye/nassaun-fasaani

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