Jazz Finland Live

UMO Jazz Orchestra and the congregation of Kallio organise concert event Human meets Human for asylum seekers lodging at the reception centres of Helsinki and residents of Helsinki. The event takes place at Kallio Church and Kallio Church park on Monday 28 September from 3-5PM.

Initiated by members of the big band the idea was received enthusiastically by Kallio congregation that has collaborated with the Kaarlenkatu reception centre frequently.
“Finnish entrepreneurs and private people have already lent a helping hand by donating everyday essentials and clothes to the refugees. UMO wanted to act too, but in a way that comes naturally to a big band. The language of jazz music is universal and can bring people together and provide consolation and faith in what is to come”, says Eeva Pirkkala, managing director for UMO.

“The goal of Human meets Human is, as the title suggests, providing an atmosphere where asylum seekers and residents of Helsinki can encounter each other in a friendly and natural way. In addition to live music, coffee will be served. There will be time for free socialising and a playing area for kids. Come and bid your new neighbours a warm welcome”, says reverend Mari Mattsson.

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This autumn's first honorable international guest at Koko Jazz Club is American drummer Adam Nussbaum. Over his career, Nussbaum has collaborated with the likes of John Abercrombie, Michael & Randy Brecker, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans and Stan Getz. At Koko, he will be performing with Finns Joonatan Rautio, Jukkis Uotila and Timo Hirvonen.

Adam Nussbaum (USA) - drums
Joonatan Rautio - sax
Jukkis Uotila - piano
Timo Hirvonen - bass

The concert is a co-production with Sibelius Academy.

Tickets 20 / 15 €

Open event