Jazz Finland Live

Guthrie is arguably the most exciting and significant new guitarist to emerge in the scene in many years. He is a brilliant artist who is at home in a variety of musical genres and styles, able to record epic guitar solos in single takes – as seen for example on tracks by Steve Wilson (Porcupine Tree). Guthrie has recorded and toured with acts ranging all the way from melodic rock (Asia) to grime (Dizzee Rascal). His guitar and bass work for Replay Heaven (a sample recreation company) has graced hit singles by the likes of Gotye, The Sugababes, Cee Lo Green and Tinie Tempah. He continues to tour and record extensively around the world with rock-fusion power trio The Aristocrats and Hans Zimmer Live.

The event will be of interest to any guitarist or guitar student, regardless of stylistic preferences. 

Duration 2 hours

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Ulla Pirttijärvi & Ulda is a modern Sami music band formed by yoik artist Ulla Pirttijärvi in 2009. We are going to hear traditional but also her own yoik compositions. The music tells stories about northern nature and the concert is build the way that instruments will leave a beautiful space for a unique form of cultural expression, yoik.

Tickets 30 €

Ulla Pirttijärvi – vocals
Marko Jouste – guitar and mandolin
Pekko Käppi – bowed lyre
Janne Lappalainen – saxophones
Jakop Jansen, drums

Tickets including return bus transportation:

45 € incl. concert and bus transportation from Saariselkä, Holiday Club Saariselkä bus stop at 17.00.
40 € incl. concert and bus transportation from Ivalo bus station (Café Kuuputti, Ivalontie 22, 99800 Ivalo) at 17.45.

Return transportation leaves at 21.30. Bus tickets can be bought also from JazzArena in Saariselkä.

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Ape’s Planet trio goes straight to the point and performs appropriately crazy organ groove for adult taste without forgetting the planet's ageless teens. The gripping trio interprets Ape Anttila’s compositions and covers composed in Ape’s Planet style.

Table and dinner reservations to info@kaunispaanhuippu.fi or +358 (0)16 668803. Reservation is mandatory. The ticket price includes concert. Dinner menu and drinks are sold separately.

Tickets 40 €.

Ape Anttila – bass
Anssi Nykänen – drums
Harri Taittonen – organ

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Kenneth Sjöwall’s Dixie Dudes play traditional dixie music in their own fresh way. The band interprets dixie-favorites and arrangements of classic songs out of their own genre. When this line up is not on the stage you can find them from symphony concerts, rock and jazz clubs or theatre stages. On top of their energetic set list they will also perform some of the greatest Christmas songs.

If you wish to dine during the evening, please make table reservation in advance at www.kalastajanmajatalo.fi or +358 (0)40 4848171.

Tickets 30 €

Kenneth Sjöwall – clarinet
J-P Peltoniemi – trumpet
Sebastian Jeger – trombone
Juuso Kiviniemi – banjo
Petri Heikilä – bass
Olli Estola – drums 

More information www.kaamosjazz.fi

Menu Options:

Menu 1

Lapland Tastes
Lapland Hotels Burger
Blueberry Pudding and Spruce Sprout

Menu 2

Lapland Tastes
Reindeer-Buckwheat Sausages
Chocolate and Blueberries

The concert venue will contact you before the concert about the dining.

Tickets:

– Dinner concert, menu 1 74 €, incl. cloakroom, concert, dinner (excl. drinks)
– Dinner concert, menu 2 74 €, incl. cloakroom, concert, dinner (excl. drinks)
– Dinner concert, limited visibility, menu 1 69 €, incl. cloakroom, concert, dinner (excl. drinks)
– Dinner concert, limited visibility, menu 2 69 €, incl. cloakroom, concert, dinner (excl. drinks)

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Jazz pianist Joonas Haavisto who recently joined the highly recognized Steinway Artist group is performing his new material in the chapel of Saariselkä. We’re going to hear his own composition along with arrangements from George Gershwin's and Paul McCarteney’s songs. These beautiful melodies were born by the sea and with the waves of rhythms they build a perfect dynamic island leaving it wide open for the improvisation.

Tickets 15 €

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What happens when innovators of klezmer music and ambassadors of Sami music get together? Experience this musical adventure on Saturday at JazzArena!

Niillas Holmberg, singer-songwriter, joiku
Roope Mäenpää, Arctic folk, guitar

Naftule is an energetic cocktail of jazz, klezmer, latin and cabaret. Even though based in the Netherlands, the band’s line up is very international. Thus, a combination of musical styles is a given. The music tells stories of these different backgrounds that connect with the audience throughout the concert. Naftule is working on a second album, this time inspired by the culture of Andalusia. Flamenco, copla and sefarid music combined with the Naftule’s style.

Emilio Parrilla – clarinet
Bernardo Parrilla – sax
Alessio Bruno – double bass
Julio Martin – keyboard and synthesizer
Richie Struck – drums
Nadia Basurto – vocals

Duration of the concert 30 min.

Tickets 10 €.

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What happens when innovators of klezmer music and ambassadors of Sami music get together? Experience this musical adventure on Saturday at JazzArena!

Niillas Holmberg, singer-songwriter, joiku
Roope Mäenpää, Arctic folk, guitar

Naftule is an energetic cocktail of jazz, klezmer, latin and cabaret. Even though based in the Netherlands, the band’s line up is very international. Thus, a combination of musical styles is a given. The music tells stories of these different backgrounds that connect with the audience throughout the concert. Naftule is working on a second album, this time inspired by the culture of Andalusia. Flamenco, copla and sefarid music combined with the Naftule’s style.

Emilio Parrilla – clarinet
Bernardo Parrilla – sax
Alessio Bruno – double bass
Julio Martin – keyboard and synthesizer
Richie Struck – drums
Nadia Basurto – vocals

Duration of the concert 30 min.

Tickets 10 €.

Open event

What happens when innovators of klezmer music and ambassadors of Sami music get together? Experience this musical adventure on Saturday at JazzArena!

Niillas Holmberg, singer-songwriter, joiku
Roope Mäenpää, Arctic folk, guitar

Naftule is an energetic cocktail of jazz, klezmer, latin and cabaret. Even though based in the Netherlands, the band’s line up is very international. Thus, a combination of musical styles is a given. The music tells stories of these different backgrounds that connect with the audience throughout the concert. Naftule is working on a second album, this time inspired by the culture of Andalusia. Flamenco, copla and sefarid music combined with the Naftule’s style.

Emilio Parrilla – clarinet
Bernardo Parrilla – sax
Alessio Bruno – double bass
Julio Martin – keyboard and synthesizer
Richie Struck – drums
Nadia Basurto – vocals

Duration of the concert 30 min.

Tickets 10 €.

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Arctic folk music in North Sami language. It is born when musician-poet who combines singer&songwriter-style meets classical music composer and multi-instrumentalist. The music of Niillas Holmberg and Roope Mäempää brings you the beauty and ruggedness of Sami nature, Sami philosophy and beliefs and on top of it all the wonderment of the endless need for ownership in the Western man.

Duo will perform on Saturday in Aurora Hut in the middle of amazing nature of Lapland. Also, they will perform with the Naftule’s Band later on the same day. Closing concert of Polar Night Jazz will take place on Sunday and we will see Niillas and Roope on the stage with a string quartet.

Aurora hut is located at the marked trail Aurorapolku, near the center of Saariselkä. The walking distance to the hut is about 700m from the Saariselkä starting gate to hikes.

Tickets 15 €

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Already the third Torvia Tunturissa weekend in Saariselkä. Now as a part of Polar Night Jazz program and its informal after party on Friday and Saturday.

Screaming Jay & The Bones
Femu Brass Band

Let’s get the party started!

If you wish to dine during the evening, make table reservation on time siula@santashotels.fi or +358 (0)16 681501.

Tickets 23 € incl. cloakroom

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