Jazz Finland Live

Sibis Alumni Big Band & Darcy James Argue, composer and bandleader

The Sibelius Academy Jazz Alumni Big Band performs with the young Canadian jazz composer and bandleader Darcy James Argue (b. 1975).

The Sibelius Academy Jazz Alumni Big Band performs with the young Canadian jazz composer and bandleader Darcy James Argue (b. 1975). In 2011 and 2014, Argue and his band Secret Society were nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. Darcy James Argue’s compositions differ from the big band music that most people feel is traditional. He mixes minimalism, contemporary classical, indie rock and jazz styles into one giant melting pot which ultimately surprises his listeners. Argue's music has a great amount of intensity that pushes it forward to new directions. In his compositions, Argue avoids standard instrumentation and uses avant-garde instruments from melodicas to guitars equipped with a loop pedal and special effects to support the sound of his orchestra.

Further information

Producer
Ulla Havulehto
050 384 3451
ulla.havulehto@uniarts.fi

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On 26 March, Koko Jazz Club presents Teemu Viinikainen solo and a jam session after the concert!

Teemu Viinikainen is a unique guitarist, not only on Finnish but global scale, due to his exceptional musicality, effortless ability to create breathtaking harmonies and astonishing rhythmical patterns. This man can take the stage on his own.

After the concert Mikko "Gunu" Karjalainen - the definitive Jam Man in the Finnish jazz scene, you could surely say - hosts a jam session. Grab your instrument with you and join in - this will be sweaty!

Teemu Viinikainen, guitar
Jam session, host Mikko "Gunu" Karjalainen

Doors 8:00PM.

Tickets 15/10 €

Free entry for those joining the jam.

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Rhythm Future Quartet in Finland for the first time!

Rhythm Future Quartet, formed by Olli Soikkeli and Jason Anick, spent the last year by touring the U.S. extensively and their fresh gipsy swing can be enjoyed now on the Finnish soil. On the Finnish tour, the leading pair is joined by Teemu Åkerblom on the double bass and Tomi Kettunen on the guitar.

“RFQ breaks new ground for Gypsy jazz.” – Boston Globe

“Olli Soikkeli, a riveting Finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul that places him among the worthiest current day successors to the legacy of the great Django.” – The Wall Street Journal

“Jason Anick is a rising star of the jazz violin” – Downbeat

Jason Anick – violin
Olli Soikkeli – guitar
Tomi Kettunen – guitar
Teemu Åkerblom – double bass

21 Mar Wiljami at 7:00PM, Rovaniemi
22 Mar Lehtopirtti at 3:00PM, Lehtojärvi
23 Mar Juttutupa at 9:00PM, Helsinki. W/ Django Collective Helsinki!
24 Mar Turun Musiikkiopisto at 7:00PM, Turku
25 Mar Harjulinna at 7:00PM, Parikkala
26 Mar Hannikaisen Sali at 7:00PM, Nurmes
27 Mar Konservatorion Sali at 7:00PM, Joensuu
28 Mar Lahden Pikkuteatteri at 7:00PM, Lahti
29 Mar Pjazza at 12PM, Helsinki

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