Jazz Finland Live

Flame Jazz Messengers release their debut album, Port Arthur, on a tour that stops at Helsinki, Tampere, Turku and Salo. In Salo, the show will be a pre-event for the Salo Jazz Festival, which officially kicks off on 30 September. 

Thematically, the new album draws from the spirit of the old capital, Turku, and the preservation of the Baltic Sea. Their music, written by vibraphonist Severi Pyysalo and drummer Jussi Fredriksson, combines strong melodies, soloistic acrobatics and intense dynamics. “With its groovy atmosphere, the album reflects the jazz boom prevailing in the city,” says Fredriksson, who has also produced the effort.  

In addition to Fredriksson and Pyysalo, the sextet comprises the Swedish tenor saxophonist Karl-Martin Almqvist, and two younger-generation stars alto saxophonist Max Zenger and double bassist Teemu Åkerblom. Mikko "Gunu" Karjalainen will be filling in for Verneri Pohjola, 

Mikko "Gunu" Karjalainen, trumpet
Max Zenger, alto sax
Karl-Martin Almqvist, tenor sax
Severi Pyysalo, vibes
Teemu Åkerblom, bass
Jussi Fredriksson, drums

Tickets 15/10 €