Jazz Finland Live

The 22nd Kalkkiranta Jazz Festival features top names of Finnish jazz: Panu Savolainen Toivo feat. Ninni Poijärvi, Verneri Pohjola Quartet and Anna-Mari Kähärä Orchestra. The festival is set in the area of the Nordkalk factory, Kalkkiranta, Sipoo.

Honouring the 100th anniversary Toivo Kärki, Panu Savolainen Toivo plys the master composer’s works in fresh jazz arrangements with the eponymous vibraphonist in the lead. The group released their album, Music by Toivo Kärki, in March to great acclaim and they will be seen at Kalkkiranta with the violinist-vocalist Ninni Poijärvi.

Panu Savolainen, vibraphone
Teemu Viinikainen, guitar
Jori Huhtala, bass
Ninni Poijärvi, vocals & violin

One of the hottest names of Finnish contemporary jazz, trumpeter Verneri Pohjola will front his newish quartet at the festival. Their recent recording, entitled Bullhorn, was launched in the glamorous setting of the Finnish National Theatre, and it has been lauded by critics and audiences alike.

Verneri Pohjola, trumpet
Aki Rissanen, piano
Antti Lötjönen, bass
Teppo Mäkynen, drums

Not any less topical is the closing act, Anna-Mari Kähärä Orchestra. Composed of virtuoso instrumentalists, the unique group’s rare live performances have been met with almost pious devotion for years.

Anna-Mari Kähärä, vocals
Marzi Nyman, guitar & vocals
Jarmo Saari, guitar & vocals
Zarkus Poussa, percussion & vocals

Tickets 35 € (+ service fee), at the door and via Lippupalvelu.
Children aged 7-16 v. 5 €, children under 7 years free of charge.

Bus transport available in front of Kiasma, Helsinki city centre.

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