Jazz Finland Live
The 2006-founded Mirja Mäkelä Trio, made up of seasoned veterans of Finnish jazz, presents mainly singer Mirja Mäkelä's original compositions. Mäkelä’s music is based on the works of Finnish poets, such as Kirsi Kunnas, Sanna Karlström and Heimo Hatakka. The trio has been praised for their distinctive and fresh compositions, interesting arrangements, and immediate and captivating atmosphere. At the Jazz-Espa concert, Mirja Mäkelä Trio will present themselves with their new repertoire and renewed line-up as Tuomo Dahlblom takes Teemu Viinikainen’s place as the trio's guitarist.
Mirja Mäkelä – vocals, Tuomo Dahlblom – guitar, Juho Kivivuori – double bass
Gigs on the same day in helsinki
Pianist-composer Iro Haarla’s quartet ensemble debuted at Pori Jazz festival in 2018 and has since performed at all the most significant Finnish festivals and clubs. The quartet’s music is based on the compositions by the ECM-star Haarla, but every musician’s unique style is essential to the final tapestry of sound. The quartet’s music is a dialogue between light and dark, serene and storm, joy and sorrow. The abstract and sometimes even dissonant harmonies always strive for beauty and peace.
Iro Haarla – piano, compositions, Ulf Krokfors – double bass, Markku Ounaskari – drums, Juhani Aaltonen – tenor saxophone, flute
´N Stuff is a music collective that combines Brazilian rhythms, jazz and orchestral arrangements. In 2015, ´N Stuff released their first single Breathe, which was nominated in the Scandinavian Soul Music Awards in the “Newcomer of the Year” and “Single of the Year” categories. The most recent EP, Kiss of Goodbye, was released in 2020, creating a stylish sequel to the debut single. Now guitarist-bandleader Tuomo Noppari has gathered a live ensemble of 14 musicians, including vocalist Kadi Vija, skilled Brazilian percussion specialists and Maija Linkola's wonderful string quartet.
Kadi Vija – vocals, Tuomo Noppari – guitar, Mikael Myrskog – keyboards, Vesa Ojaniemi – bass, Anssi Tirkkonen – drums, Markus Jaatinen – percussion, Juha Tanninen – percussion, Ilkka Arola – trumpet, fluegelhorn, Max Zenger – saxophone, Ville Vannemaa – flute, Maija Linkola – violin, Elina Viitasaari – violin, Lotta Poijärvi – alto violin, Markus Hohti - cello
