Jazz Finland Live

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