Jazz Finland Live

David Sanborn has released 24 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum album. Having inspired countless other musicians, Dave has WORKED in many genres which typically blend instrumental pop, R&B and lately, more and more traditional jazz. Sanborn has an easily recognisable sound that has inspired the musicians of several generations.

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Hits of Carpenters and Carol King with a touch of jazz and R'n'B, performed by big band and strings.

Metropolia Orchestra conducted by Jere Laukkanen, soloists Lili Lambert, Ulla Bürger, Maria Gertsjak, Siiri Kangas, Hilkka Louhivuori and Liisa Seppälä, vocals and William Suvanne, saxophone.

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Drummer, pianist and jazz pedagogue Jukkis Uotila began his career at the age of 14 when he was involved in the foundation of the big band of Oulunkylä Pop/Jazz Conservatory. After this Uotila has been performing around Finland and the globe, and this extensive career and his manifold influences can be heard in his new compositions. We are in for music that draws from tradition but filtered through Uotila’s own strong vision, bearing his signature trademarks; outspoken melodies with multiform harmonies and backed by staunchly grooving rhythm.

Tickets 12/6 €

Duration 60 min.

Before the concert at 1:15PM, Jukkis Uotila tells about the show and answers the audience’s questions at Kirjakahvila Pokkari. Free entry.

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