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Sointi Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece led by the promising composer-arranger Rasmus Soini (b. 1990), will perform their big band version of the classic Christmas play, Star Boys’ Singing Procession, thrice in the Helsinki metropolitan area this Christmas. Soini and the group’s drummer Siiri Partanen have not only rearranged the well-known Christmas favourites but also composed some entirely new material for their take on the play. Singers Kalle Ruusukallio, Lauri Mikkola, Juuso Waris and Minna Tuuliainen will feature on vocals and in the roles of the Star Boys. The group has also worked with costume designer Sanna Niskanen and visual designer Juha Koivusalo on the project.

The idea of reshaping the 200-year musical tradition came from drummer Partanen. “I was never a huge fan of the traditional version, which might be why I wanted to do something new with it”, Soini says. ”Star Boys’ Singing Procession is a strong brand; it’s always there at Christmas but nobody has ever dared to put a creative finger on it. Our version has jestingly been dubbed as the 21st century Snowman – this version will stand the test of time!”

This will be a great experience for the whole family!

Performers:
Kalle Ruusukallio (Herod)
Lauri Mikkola (King of the Moors)
Juuso Waris (Herod's Knight)
Minna Tuuliainen (Star Twirler)
Sointi Jazz Orchestra www.sointijazzorchestra.com
Conductor: Rasmus Soini

Tickets starting from 15 €

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The title of We Jazz Rising Star 2015 goes to Bowman Trio: Tomi Nikku, Joonas Tuuri and Sami Nummela. Congratulations! This will be celebrated at coffee bar Sävy where the trio’s upcoming album will be recorded live. Bowman Trio’s music is inspired by the life and travels of fictional adventurer J. Bowman.

Bowman Trio
Tomi Nikku, tp
Joonas Tuuri, b
Sami Nummela, dr

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Pianist Joonas Haavisto is hosting five jazz concerts during We Jazz. On wednesday he will be playing with guitar player Teemu Viinikainen.

Joonas Haavisto, p
Teemu Viinikainen, g

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Finno-Estonian Quartet sees one top guitarist from each country together on the stage.

Ain Agan – guitar
Teemu Viinikainen – guitar
Mihkel Mälgand – bass
Mika Kallio – drums

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The repertoire of Jenny Robson’s fifth and final diploma concert comprises her own pieces as well as classics of 1970s fusion jazz.

The concert has drawn musical inspiration from artists such as Weather Report, Miles Davis, Return to Forever, Herbie Hancock and Flora Purim. In her artistic doctoral dissertation Robson examines the special features of improvisation in jazz singing. In her earlier concerts, Robson has approached improvisation through various harmonic and rhythmic developments. This concert presents a more electrified ensemble which also provides opportunities for the use of various effects in vocal improvisation.

Jenny Robson, vocals
Joonatan Rautio, saxophone
Visa Mertanen, keyboards
Juho Kivivuori, bass
Jussi Lehtonen, drums

Tickets: 17,50/11,50/6,50 € (Lippupalvelu), 15/10/5 € (Musiikkitalo)

Further information:
Ulla Havulehto, 050 384 3451, ulla.havulehto(at)uniarts.fi

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Sointi Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece led by the promising composer-arranger Rasmus Soini (b. 1990), will perform their big band version of the classic Christmas play, Star Boys’ Singing Procession, thrice in the Helsinki metropolitan area this Christmas. Soini and the group’s drummer Siiri Partanen have not only rearranged the well-known Christmas favourites but also composed some entirely new material for their take on the play. Singers Kalle Ruusukallio, Lauri Mikkola, Juuso Waris and Minna Tuuliainen will feature on vocals and in the roles of the Star Boys. The group has also worked with costume designer Sanna Niskanen and visual designer Juha Koivusalo on the project.

The idea of reshaping the 200-year musical tradition came from drummer Partanen. “I was never a huge fan of the traditional version, which might be why I wanted to do something new with it”, Soini says. ”Star Boys’ Singing Procession is a strong brand; it’s always there at Christmas but nobody has ever dared to put a creative finger on it. Our version has jestingly been dubbed as the 21st century Snowman – this version will stand the test of time!”

This will be a great experience for the whole family!

Performers:
Kalle Ruusukallio (Herod)
Lauri Mikkola (King of the Moors)
Juuso Waris (Herod's Knight)
Minna Tuuliainen (Star Twirler)
Sointi Jazz Orchestra www.sointijazzorchestra.com
Conductor: Rasmus Soini

Duration 50 min

Tickets 10/5 €

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Percussionist/composer Erkki Joutseno's trio on a record release tour!

Tapani Varis: flutes, saxophones

Matti Vallius: double bass

Erkki Joutseno: drums & percussion 

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