Jazz Finland Live

In a modern Nordic jazz landscape adventuring Jean Erik's debut album This Is Jean Erik will be published by the independent record label Eclipse Music in March. With this very first album Jean Erik already makes a strong statement by his personal approach. Strong riffs, sections of collective freedom and fresh harmonies take the story through a multilayered rhythmic path. Tuovinen describes his music modern Nordic jazz with added modern soundscapes. His versatile use of bowing and effects brings out the personal sound of Jean Erik. The line-up consists of young, talented and internationally acclaimed Finnish musicians and composers.
www.jeanerik.com

Janne Tuovinen – double bass & effects
Pauli Lyytinen – saxophones, synth
Artturi Rönkä – piano, synth
Anssi Tirkkonen – drums

Open event

NB! Only Maxxxtet will perform in this concert.

Manager Charles Gil's Free voices and sounds agency and Jazz Finland have worked together to organize Finnish-French tours in Finland since 2000. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the co-operation, the two touring bands are highly acclaimed quartets in their respective countries: the Finnish Maxxxtet, led by saxophonist Max Zenger, and the French Spring Roll, fronted by flautist-vocalist Sylvaine Hélary. 

Maxxxtet
Max Zenger – saxophone, bass clarinet, Tomi Nikku – trumpet, Teemu Åkerblom – bass, Jonatan Sarikoski – drums

Spring Roll
Sylvaine Hélary – flute, vocals, compositions, Antonin Rayon – piano, Moog, compositions, Hugues Mayot – tenor saxophone, klarinetti, Sylvain Lemêtre – vibraphone, percussion

Free Voices And Sounds Tour 2019:

Maxxxtet
Tue 9.4. Lappeenranta, ravintola Lamppu @ 20.00
Wed 10.4. Savonlinna, Kulttuurikellari @ 19.00
Thu 11.4. Oulainen, Kulmajazz, Kinokulma @ 19.00
Fri 12.4. Seinäjoki, Jazzoikoon! Ravintola Alma @19.00

Spring Roll + Maxxxtet
Mon 15.4. Turun seudun musiikkiopisto @ 19.00
Tue 16.4. Raahe, Raahen Teatteri @ 19.00
Wed 17.4. Joensuu, Pakkahuone @ 19.00
Thu 18.4. Helsinki, Malmitalo @ 19.00

The tour is supported by Jazz Finland.

Open event