Jazz Finland Live

Yle Radio 1’s Muistojen bulevardi (Boulevard of Memories), super popular and beloved music program, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2022. That will be celebrated with a live concert at the Savoy Theatre in Helsinki on Thursday, March 31st and extra show on Tuesday April 5th.

The first concert 31.3. will be broadcasted live on Yle Radio 1 and the concert recording can be listened to at Yle Areena.

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and vocal soloists Aili Ikonen and Kyösti Mäkimattila will perform music familiar from Muistojen bulevardi in front of the live audience. Beloved classics, glorious gems and best of the best evergreens from Frank Sinatra to Laila Kinnunen and from Ella Fitzgerald to Olavi Virta take you on a nostalgic trip decades back.

Jake Nyman from Muistojen bulevardi hosts the evenings, conductor Ed Partyka leads the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra.

Aili Ikonen (b. 1982) is one of the best jazz singers in Finland. She is a sought-after soloist whose voice has been compared to both Laila Kinnunen and Ella Fitzgerald. Since 2018 she is also a member of the vocal group Rajaton. She has released three solo albums and several albums with different bands and orchestras. In addition to singing, Ikonen composes and writes lyrics. www.ailiikonen.fi

Kyösti Mäkimattila (b. 1976) is a singer-songwriter and a poet who was crowned Tango Royal of Finland in 2013. Since then, this strong interpreter has become one of the most popular characters of the Finnish dance halls with his dark voice and captivating charisma. Mäkimattila has released ten albums and four anthologies. He has also written hundreds of lyrics for other artists. www.kyostimakimattila.fi

Muistojen bulevardi (Boulevard of Memories) is an oasis for nostalgic music lovers. Beloved beats and evergreen classics of past decades at Yle Radio 1 from Monday to Saturday at 9:05 and Yle Areena. areena.yle.fi

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Tickets 15/10 €

Peela consists of some of the finest upcoming jazz musicians in Helsinki, centering around the compositions of guitarist Johannes Granroth.

They draw influences from jazz, funk rock and neo soul to a blend where improvisation, powerful melodies, lush harmony and groovy rhythms play a central role. Their music is mostly instrumental, though at times enhanced by Maja Mannila’s virtuosic singing.

"Feels incredibly amazing to be able to play around the country with Peela, especially after these pandemic years. We are just thrilled! Hope we'll catch you too on the way!", wishes band leader Grahroth.

The band was founded in 2016 and along with actively gigging for nearly four years, Peela has released their debut album Layers in 2018, as well as their second album/ep Stepping Stones in 2020. They have managed to catch the attention of acclaimed musicians such as pianist Iiro Rantala, giving them a push in the right direction.

”Peela has great chemistry – as it only consists of strong personalities, that still don't overshadow each other. Together these talents are even more”, Pentti Ronkanen praises the group on the site Suomijazz.com

Peela
Johannes Granroth, guitar / Maja Mannila, vocals and keys / Sami Leponiemi, saxophone / Oliver Karttunen, bass / Mikko Antila, percussion and keys / Severi Sorjonen, drums

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Peela on Jazz Finland Tour:
Fri 11.3. at 19 Espoo, Kannusali
Sun 27.3. at 19 Oulun Musiikkijuhlat, Teatteri Rio
Tue 29.3. at 20 Lappeenranta, Ravintola Lamppu
Thu 31.3. at 19 Jyväskylä, Poppari
Fri 1.4. at 20 Porvoo, Vanha 123
Tue 5.4. at 19 Joensuu, Kerubi
Wed 6.4. at 19 Kuopio, Trattoria Sorrento Vanha Mylly
Sat 9.4. at 19 Salo, Bizarre

Jazz Finland is a national service organisation dedicated to the promotion of jazz music and jazz culture in Finland. Through its 10 annual, nationwide tours, Jazz Finland supports its mission to enable flourishing live jazz culture everywhere in the country. In the spring of 2022, Jazz Finland produces two tours of its own, and supports three tour productions. Jazz Finland operates regionally through its 47 independent member organisations and maintains this Jazz Finland news platform, database and consert calendar.

jazzfinland.fi/jazzliitto / facebook.com/suomenjazzliitto / instagram.com/suomenjazzliitto

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