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

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.

Open event