Jazz Finland Live

Markus Niittynen Trio is a jazz group comprised of some of the best musicians on the Finnish scene. Niittynen’s fourth EP Flashbacks is freshly released and is now performed by this trio of talent and groove. The group will offer an energetic and rhythmically tight performance, which is inspired by the classic jazz sounds of the 50s and 60s.

Markus Niittynen is a jazz pianist and a composer, that has played in over 20 countries and is part of many finnish jazz combos. He is accompanied by Yrjö-awarded drummer Jussi Lehtonen and bassist Nathan Francis.

Markus Niittynen, piano
Nathan Francis, bass
Jussi Lehtonen, drums

Ebeli Show at 4.30pm
Markus Niittynen Trio at 5.30

Free admission!

The event is co-produced by April Jazz Club and WeeGee.

Open event

Free entry! The concert is a part of the project Jazz elävöittää keskustaa and is supported by SKR, Kokkolan Kaupunki and Stiftelsen för gamlakarlebynejden rs.

Manuel Dunkel (born 1971) comes from the city of Vantaa, Finland. Since the mid-90s, he has been established as one of the essential voices in Finnish jazz scene. Dunkel's playing is characterized by rich saxophone sound, melodically strong lines and intense swing. Since 1994 he has been a member of the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra. In the 90s Dunkel build his reputation as an adaptable and expressive musician in various musical settings. Dunkel has toured in several countries and and has played in several different Finnish jazz groups during his career. He has also worked with internationally renowned jazz musicians such as Anders Bergcrantz, Paul Jackson, Rick Margitza, Eric Truffaz and Kenny Wheeler.

Manuel Dunkel - saxophone
Martin Söderbacka - guitar
Eevalotta Matikainen - double bass

Open event

Open event