Jazz Finland Live
Wayne Krantz & 2X Salvation, Espoo Big Band & Husband,Tavastia-klubi, helsinki29.11. At 19:00
American guitarist Wayne Krantz is known as a versatile musician, whose music combines elements of rock, blues and jazz. In the early days of his career he performed and recorded music with the likes of Steely Dan, Michael Brecker and Billy Cobham, but more recently he has been focussing on his solo projects that have allowed him give free rein to his exceptional sense of rhythm and harmony.
Undercover Pop Tour sees the visionary guitarist tackle the hits of Prince, Bob Dylan, Nine Inch Nails, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth and more. Krantz’s crew, 2X Salvation, is composed of bassist Nate Wood – a multi-instrumentalist, who has played in the bands of Sting, Chaka Khan and George Harrison, for example – and drummer Zach Danzinger, a musician, composer and producer, who has worked with numerous notable artists, including U2, Rod Stewart, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, Busta Rhymes and Primal Scream.
Espoo Big Band belongs to the elite of Finland’s big bands. The long-standing group collaborated on their newest album, released last spring, with the jazz fusion trio Husband. The album’s music is by members of the trio, guitarists Varre Vartiainen and Jarmo Saari, and the show will be conducted by Marzi Nyman.
19:30: Wayne Krantz & 2X Salvation
21:15 Espoo Big Band & Husband
Doors at 19:00
Tickets available on Tiketti starting at 22 €, at the door 24 €
Organised by Espoo Big Band ry
Gigs on the same day in helsinki
Max Zenger Quintet – GlobusMusiikkitalo, Black Box, helsinki29.11. At 19:00
Sax player Max Zenger has collected influences and inspiration on his many trips and adventures to all corners of the world, from the musicians he has met in various cultures and from his teachers. This concert features jazz compositions written by Zenger over a period of a few years where these influences blend into his vision and style. The lineup includes some of his long-term colleagues with a couple of new favourites.
Max Zenger, sax
Kasperi Sarikoski, trombone
Mikael Myrskog, piano
Heikko Remmel, double bass
Anssi Tirkkonen, drums
