Jazz Finland Live

Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet play the Helsinki-born trumpeter Vesala's compositions. The frontman's style is modern, groovy jazz with catchy tunes. The quintet was founded in 2011, and now, five years later, all the members have emerged big time in the Finnish jazz scene. The group draws, among others, from Miles Davis's 60s groove and Wayne Shorter's elegant melodic language. The debut Helsinki Soundpost was released on German Ozella Music in September. Watch the video here.

Martti Vesala - trumpet
Petri "Pope" Puolitaival - tenor saxophone, flute
Joonas Haavisto - piano
Juho Kivivuori - double bass
Ville Pynssi - drums

Open event

Make Lievosen Muistojamit

Markku "Make" Lievonen (1947–2016) was a highly-regarded Finnish bass player and composer. He released his self-titled debut album on Love Records in 1977. His last album, "Loru", was released in 1988. Now some of Lievonen's musician friends come together to celebrate his life and music. The jam session will feature Reiska Laine, Olli Ahvenlahti, Eero Koivistoinen, Eerik Siikasaari, Häkä Virtanen, Ulf Krokfors, and many more.

Doors: 6pm

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