Jazz Finland Live

One of the flagships of Finnish jazz, Dalindèo, release their fourth release, Slavic Souls, this April. The new effort forms a new chapter in the story of their timeless surf-jazz-tango-schlager music, which is adored by fans across genre boundaries. The sextet is known as an unstoppable live act that never fails to make you shake. Their last album the Emma-winning, Kallio, was one of the best-selling jazz albums of 2013.

Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen, guitar, compositions
Pope Puolitaival, saxophone
Jose Mäenpää, trumpet, organ
Pekka Lehti, bass
Jaska Lukkarinen, drums
Rasmus Pailos, percussion

Duration 2 h, including an interval
Tickets starting from 17,50 € at Lippupiste. At the door 18 €
Cloakroom fee 2 €

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In April, fans of Scandinavian jazz will be in for a very special treat when the definitive master of the double bass, Anders Jormin, visits Koko Jazz Club. The Suede will take to the stage with equally experienced Finnish colleagues, vibeist Severi Pyysalo and drummer Markku Ounaskari. 

Don't miss this!

Anders Jormin (SWE), double bass
Severi Pyysalo, vibraphone
Markku Ounaskari, drums

Doors at 18.
Tickets 25 / 20 €

Open event

M.A. Numminen & Uusrahvaanomainen Jatsiorkesteri at restaurant Kaisaniemi Thursday Apr 14th 7PM.

Tickets 19 / 22 €

6:30PM Doors
7:30PM M.A. Numminen & Uusrahvaanomainen Jatsiorkesteri
9PM Djangomania

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Signe is a quartet of four women -- three vocalists and a double bassist -- who in this concert plunge into the works of the Greek women poet, Sapho (circa 630-570 AD). Modernist poet Pentti Saarikoski's Finnish translations add a new layer to these ancient lyrics of love and longing; while Signe interprets them in yet a new way -- in the language of jazz.  

Bowman Trio 
This group's music imagines and recreates the person and adventures of Johan Bowman -- a man moved from his native Sweden to the U.S. in the 1950s; climbed Mount Everest; escaped Erwin Rommell in Sahara and worked for CIA. 

Tomi Nikku, trumpetti
Joonas Tuuri, kontrabasso
Sami Nummela, rummut

Tickets 17,50/11,50 €/ 6,50 €

Cloakroom fee 2 €

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Hungarian, Finland-based pianist László Süle joins forces with guitarist Tuomo Dahlblom at the Centre for Hungarian Arts and Science (Unkarin kulttuuri- ja tiedekeskus). 

Süle is an experienced pianist and composer, operating in the spheres of jazz and chamber music. He has released a number of solo albums consisting of both original material and other composers' works. Tuomo Dahlblom is a versatile guitarist, well-versed in both classic bebop and jazz fusion and a sought-after session musician. 

The concert programme consists of pieces composed by Süle specifically for this duo. 

Free entry! Programme booklet (5 €) available for purchase at the show; all profits go to the artists. 

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Elena & The Rom Ensemble is a quintet led by Romanian born jazz vocalist Elena Mindru. Founded in 2013 and established in a short period of time in the Finnish jazz scene, the group mainly performs compositions penned by their leader, Mindru, and arranged by their pianist Tuomas J. Turunen. Their distinctive style of jazz seasoned with ample references to traditional Romanian folk music, unusual instrumentation and Mindru's dazzling vocalism have proved a winning combination with the audience.

Elena Mindru – vocals
Sampo Hiukkanen – violin
Tuomas J. Turunen – piano
Eero Seppä – bass
Anssi Tirkkonen – drums

Showtime: 20:00
Liput: 15/10 €

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