Jazz Finland Live

Free entrance. No pre-bookings. 50 seats will be available.

Signe means a female triumphant in old Scandinavian. In other languages same or similar word means a ‘sign’, a reference to the improvisation incorporated in the band’s music, taking traditional jazz expression in new directions through the unusual lineup of four female voices of 
Josefiina Vannesluoma, Riikka Keränen, Selma Savolainen and Kaisa Mäensivu, who also masters the vivid double bass in Signe. 
The band released their debut EP in 2017 and the first full-length album is due in February 2019.

Signe's upcoming album draws influences from the poetry fragments that have survived from the pen of Sappho, the archaic Greek poet from the island of Lesbos. Sappho's lyrical poems were originally accompanied by a lyre. Signe's interpretation of this is New York -based Kaisa Mäensivu's warm, yet sometimes even intimidating double bass. The composers include Josefiina Vannesluoma and Selma Savolainen. 

Riikka Keränen, vocals
Kaisa Mäensivu, vocals, double bass
Selma Savolainen, vocals
Josefiina Vannesluoma, vocals

Tour 2019:

14.3. Helsinki, Koko Jazz Club at 7.00pm
15.3. Iisalmi, KJC: Ravintola Raatihuone klo 20:00
16.3. Oulun Musiikkijuhlat, Botanical Garden, at 3.00pm
17.3. Oulun Musiikkijuhlat, Oulu Art Museum at 1.00pm
18.3. Savonlinna, Kulttuurikellari at 7.00pm
20.3. Ylistaro, Ravintola Taro at 7.00pm
21.3. Salo, Bar Bizarre at 7.00pm
22.3. Turku, Café Tiljan at 10.00pm
24.3. Helsinki, Taidekoti Kirpilä at 4.00pm

The tour is supported by Jazz Finland.

Viba's modern style crosses borders between jazz, art pop and progressive rock. Singer-songwriter Virva Immonen's inventive lyrics usually smoulder with something, that eventually breaks out uncontrollably. Debut album "Viba" was released February 8th 2019 by Eclipse Music. The band has received recognition of its bold live energy, enjoying creating minimalistic atmospheres, futuristic sounds and airy improvisations.

Virva Immonen – vocals
Toomas Keski-Säntti – keyboards
Oskari Siirtola – bass
Okko Saastamoinen – drums

Photo: Oskari Järvinen

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