Jazz Finland Live

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 €