Jazz Finland Live

Anna-Mari Kähärä Orchestra

The Anna-Mari Kähärä Orchestra, who will celebrate the release of their second album at April Jazz, is a true all-star lineup of musicians. In addition to singer Anna-Mari Kähärä, the band features the talents of three top-tier musicians: guitarists Marzi Nyman and Jarmo Saari, alongside percussionist Zarkus Poussa. The core synergy between the members stems from FREE, no-holds-barred improvisation. It is no surprise that the band’s unpredictable and virtuosic performances have gained a cult status.

Manuel Dunkel Quartet feat. Anders Bergcrantz

The concert is opened by, saxophonist Manuel Dunkel, who has been among the most prominent musicians in Finnish jazz since the mid-1990s. In 2011, Dunkel received the Yrjö prize, which is the most highly-regarded jazz accolade in Finland. The quartet led by Dunkel also includes pianist Alexi Tuomarila, bassist Antti Lötjönen and drummer Teppo Mäkynen. The concert will feature music from the band’s third album, which will be released this spring. One of the most distinguished jazz musicians in Sweden, Anders Bergcrantz, who also PLAYS on the album, will make a guest appearance at the concert.

he Portuguese Ana Moura has quickly garnered a strong international following, fascinated by her skilful exploration of other musical types while staying true to the deep soulfulness of fado, the traditional music of her native country. Moura last performed at April Jazz in 2009 to a sold-out audience. The upcoming SHOW will mark her first visit to Finland with an ensemble expanded from the traditional acoustic fado trio with keyboards, bass and drums.

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