Jazz Finland Live
UMO: Dizzy Gillespie 100 vuotta,Vuotalo, helsinki26.1. At 19:00
Hundred years has passed since Dizzy Gillespie was born. UMO pays homage to Gillespie’s vast musical heritage with a series of concerts. The programme consists of the virtuoso trumpeter’s most famous compositions and best-loved jazz standards. The soloists of the evening are members of UMO’s trumpet section.
Gigs on the same day in helsinki
Joonas Haavisto TrioKoko Jazz Club, helsinki26.1. At 19:00
Pianist Joonas Haavisto has been busy in recent years. In addition to touring Japan, he has composed music for the big screen, for instance. This show will be the first in a while for Haavisto and his trio in Helsinki, and its tracklist will consist of music from their latest album, the 2016 Oku. The leader's organic, meditative sonic fabrics are splendidly supported by Antti Lötjönen and Joonas Riippa's able rhythm section.
Joonas Haavisto, piano
Antti Lötjönen, kontrabasso
Joonas Riippa, rummut
Doors at 18.
Tickets 18 / 15 €
