Jazz Finland Live

The UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra gets a rare nuance from a slightly larger wind instrument, when the big band and organist Susanne Kujala join forces. The concert, which elegantly combines different musical worlds from the classical and jazz sides, will feature the premiere of Markus Fagerudd, the symphonic Ellington and an organ concert by the Swedish Örjan Fahlström. The concert is conducted by Jukka Linkola.

Program:

Markus Fagerudd: Concerto for organ and big band ’Gandai’ (premiere, 24’)
Susanne Kujala, organ
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra

Duke Ellington: A Tone Parallel to Harlem (14’)
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra

Örjan Fahlström: Concerto for organ and big band ’Animations’ (32’)
1. Prolog / Moderato
2. Elegi
3. Scherzo
4. Chorale
5. Fugue

Susanne Kujala, organ
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra

Open event

Tickets 28 €

Saxophonist Manuel Dunkel mixes jazz tradition and modern tones with his latest line-up. Dunkel, familiar from UMO and various Finnish top jazz bands, is joined on stage by Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Eero Seppä (bass) and Jaska Lukkarinen (drums). The quartet has been praised for their melodic expression, swing and distinctive sound.

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