Jazz Finland Live
Friday 31.7.
helsinki
Jazz & Dance: Jarkko Lehmus & Tero Saarti Quartet,Koko Jazz Club, helsinki31.7. At 20:00

On the last of July, club series Jazz & Dance features the star dancer Jarkko Lehmus. The multi-award winning Lehmus hasbeen successful in both Finland and abroad, having made a career in the Scottish Ballet and appearing in many stellar choreographers' works. On stage, wearing her dance shoes, also the hostess, Wilma-Emilia Kuosa.
Music will be provided by Tero Saarti Quartet.
Doors 7:00PM.
Tickets 15/10 €.
Jazz-Espa 2015: Adele Sauros Quartet,Espan lava, helsinki31.7. At 16:00

Open air festival / free entrance to all concerts
Adele Sauros Quartet
Adele Sauros Quartet is a Helsinki-based group, founded in 2012. From moving ballads to vigorous improvisation, different – even polar – atmospheres come together in their individual blend of jazz. The quartet released their debut album in summer 2014, and in the same year they came second in the Young Nordic Jazz Comets competition, with the eponymous leader-composer-arranger being awarded as the best soloist.
Jazz-Espa 2015: Aleksi Ranta Group,Espan lava, helsinki31.7. At 17:30

Open air festival / free entrance to all concerts
Aleksi Ranta Group
Aleksi Ranta Group was started in 2006 in Oulu. Nowadays based in Helsinki, they released their sophomore, entitled “Where We Belong”, in October 2014. Their classic acoustic line-up coupled with modern and rich compositions has proved a persuasive recipe: the group’s distinctive sound has earned them some international attention.
Jazz -illallisristeily: Janne Maarala & Sami Saari Duo,Kauppatori, helsinki31.7. At 18:00
Sami Saari

Welcome aboard m/s Aava for a Jazz Dinner Cruise!
Strömma and Theron Catering invite you to enjoy the summer Friday onboard m/s Aava. The table is laid with delicious buffet food and swinging jazz tunes performed by a number of renowned Finnish jazz artists.
Departures every Friday from 3 July to 28 August at 6:00PM from the Market Square behind the Old Market Hall. The ship can be boarded starting from 5:30PM.
31 July: Janne Maarala & Sami Saari Duo:
A Tribute to Nat King Cole
Tickets 59 €
Duration of the cruise 2 hrs 30 min
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Elojazz in Oulu!
Jazzpuisto / Free entry
12:30 Los Pollos Hermanos
14:00 Placid Blu
16:00 Joma Orchestra
Jumpru / Free entry
17:30 Groovesisters feat. Timo Kurkela
Rauhala / Tickets 39,50 € / 112,50 € (show & dinner)
18:30 Johanna Försti takes over James Bond
20:15 Avishai Cohen & Jussi Kannaste Quartet
22:00 Elektro GT
Rauhala Hall / Tickets 7 €
23:30 Late Night Club: Mikko Innanen Special Four & Jam session
