Jazz Finland Live

The Christmas concert full of feeling combines two top-notch duos and presents precious Christmas tunes with new and fresh arrangements made by the four musicians. The melodies feature nuances of jazz and folk music and some of their own instrumental works are also heard at the concert. The songs are interpreted by bright voiced Johanna Iivanainen together with accordionist Maria Kalaniemi, guitarist Mikko Iivanainen and pianist Timo Alakotila. The concert tour, named after the poem by Tommy Taberman, also celebrates the ensemble’s debut album of the same name. The beautiful concert takes away the thoughts of the everyday life and fills the listeners with the Christmas peace.

Johanna Iivanainen, vocals
Mikko Iivanainen, guita
Maria Kalaniemi, accordion, vocals
Timo Alakotila, piano