Jazz Finland Live
Kari Ikonen Trio,Koko Jazz Club, helsinki12.1. At 19:00

In January Koko Jazz Club will play host to splendid jazz pianism. First in the pipeline will be Corea-esque Kari Ikonen with his trio, featuring the ECM-signee Markku Ounaskari on the drums and Olli Rantala, known for his impressive career on the continent, on the bass.
Kari Ikonen Trio is an exceptional group, whose expressive and innovative sound consists of a sovereign know-how of the Afro-American tradition, the best North-European ingredients and the finest Eastern flavours. Chef Kari Ikonen conjures up a menu where originality meets solid team-work and improvisation shakes hands with long-lost recipes.
Kari Ikonen, piano
Olli Rantala, double bass
Markku Ounaskari, drums
Tickets 18 / 15 €
Gigs on the same day in helsinki

Solar Winds is a three-part concert series, hosted by drummer-percussionist Mika Kallio. Each concert will feature a different guest alongside Kallio, and in the opening concert he will be joined by Yrjö-awarded saxophonist Esa Pietilä. Prepare yourself for improvisational fireworks!
Mika Kallio, percussion
Esa Pietilä, saxophone
Tickets 15 €, available at the door
Pre-bookings via email: liput@acktefestival.fi
Pre-booking fee 2 €/per ticket
