Jazz Finland Live

M. A. Numminen gives a lecture on jazz music in his inimitable way.

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German pianist Volker Bertelmann, alias Hauschka, is a composer, songwriter and experimental artist whose has with his prepared piano and preference for electornic effects, introduced something completely new into the sphere of jazz music. In Hauschka's hands neo-Classicism and dance beats meld together and vanish into the oceanic waves of contemporary music. He will end his concert by duetting with Iiro Rantala.

In the same concert performs Austrian David Helbock, a last-minute discovery of Iiro Rantala's. Hellbock’s pianism is bursts with energy and joy, and his bold, even slightly sassy, attitude towards the formalities of jazz is refreshing, in its candidness and outspokenness.

The concert is hosted by Iiro Rantala.

Tickets at Kapsäkki: 30/25 €, Lippupiste starting from 32,50/27,50 € Festival pass 80/83,50 €

Kapsäkki box office: 09 260 0907, liput@kapsakki.fi

Admission to the day's Allotria concerts 10 € for ticket buyers.

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Eastfield Quartet, led by Vili Itäpelto, plays music where virtuosity meets melodicity and laid-back feels. Lean back and enjoy!

Tickets 15 €, Festival pass 80/83,50 €

Kapsäkki box office: 09 260 0907, liput@kapsakki.fi

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Pianist Joona Toivanen and drummer combo Kallio Slaaki go on a Jazz Federation tour together this week. The tour extends to eight concert venues across the country.

Joona Toivanen, solo piano

Joona Toivanen released his first solo piano album 'Polarities' on the Swedish Footprint Records in late 2013. On the album, Toivanen explores new ground by studying the possibilities of the piano as an instrument. The release concert for Polarities took place at the Savoy Theatre in Helsinki on December 14 at the inaugural festival event We Jazz 2013. In November 2014 the solo project is heard live on the Finnish Jazz Federation tour.

On Polarities, Toivanen not only uses the traditional sonic landscape of the grand and upright piano, but also stretches the sound by the use of prepared piano and adding multiple layers into the music.

Kallio Slaaki

Mika Kallio - drums, gongs, bells, percussion
Anssi Nykänen - drums, percussion
Mikko Hassinen - drums, gongs, bells, percussion

Kallio Slaaki is an exhilarating exception in the field of jazz and rhythm music. Drummers Mika Kallio, Mikko Hassinen and Anssi Nykänen have made their mark on the Finnish jazz history with their unique instrumentation and dynamic improvisation. Their distinguished sound is Kallio's design and he also writes material for the trio. Kallio Slaaki released their debut album "Polymania For Percussion" on Fiasko Records in September 2013. The trio goes on the Finnish Jazz Federation tour in November 2014.

Tour dates:
5.11. Tornio, Musiikkitalo at 7pm, tickets 20/10/5€
6.11. Oulu, Oulun kaupunginteatteri, Pikisali at 7pm, ticketst 15/10€
7.11. Turku, Cafe Tiljan at 9pm, tickets 15/10€
8.11. Raahe, Raahe-sali at 7pm, tickets 15/10€
12.11. Joensuu, Konservatorion sali at 7pm, tickets 15/10/6€
13.11. Savonlinna, Wanha Kasino at 8pm, tickets 15/10€
14.11. Kuopio, Konservatorio at 8pm, tickets 15/10€
15.11. Kajaani, Kaukametsän Kouta-sali at 7pm, tickets 15/10€

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”Rising Star” – Down Beat, USA
”One of Europe’s sharpest bands” – The Sunday Times, UK

It is hard to find a group that has headlined as different festivals as April Jazz, Helsinki Festival, Tampere Jazz Happening, Flow Festival and Ruisrock. This is the key of Timo Lassy Band's success; they have found a way to appeal to other audiences in addition to hard-core jazz enthusiasts as well.

Built on catchy riffs, complelling swing and a truckload of energy their live shows have convinced crowds outside Finland, too. In recent years the group has performed regularly at some of Europe's top clubs, such as A-Trane in Berlin, Blue Note in Milan, North Sea in Amsterdam and A38 in Budapest. Among this year's highlights was a tour in Indonesia.

Last time when Timo Lassy was seen at the TTT Club he played to a full house with trumpeter Verneri Pohjola. Now Lassy returns with his own band to charm the audience once again.

Ticket: 18 €

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Jari Perkiömäki -saxophones
Jussi Fredriksson – keys
Jarno Kukkonen – guitar
Juho Kivivuori – bass
Markus Ketola – drums

Tickets 10/8€ (8Raita Record Shop)

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