Jazz Finland Live

Tickets 20 / 15 + service fee

Lotta-Maria Heiskanen is a violinist and composer whose music combines rhythms and tonal language from the Middle East with the Nordic jazz tradition. Heiskanen’s compositions explore the border between mysticism and realism.

Heiskanen is a sensitive interpreter whose playing style is beautifully poignant and bursting with passion. The title song of her new album, Samai Maata, is a tribute to the entire universe. Through interweaving instruments and lyrics, the song conveys that we are all part of the same earth, energy and consciousness. Samai Maata is the debut album from her group, Heiskanen Bayatz Baharat.

At the concert, they will perform the album in its entirety. The music takes the audience from Arabic taqsims, mysticism and samai rhythms to Latin and jazz rhythms, and from a virtuosic longa to a delicate ballad.

The band members are Lotta-Maria Heiskanen (violin and compositions), Jukka Haavisto (bass), Aapo Heinonen (piano) and Ricardo Padilla (percussion). Featured as guest artists at the concert and on the album are Nemat Battah (oud), Daniel Al Attrash (qanun), Valeria Conte (clarinet) and Teija Sotikoff (vocals).

Heiskanen has gained recognition as a violinist and composer with BaranBand, which plays music from the Middle East, and as concertmaster and music arranger of the Middle Eastern Orchestra.

Heiskanen also plays flamenco in Anna Murtola’s band and in the Nordic Flamenco collective. Heiskanen also performs with various other ensembles in Finland and abroad, along with work as a theatre musician.

The evening begins with a solo performance by Merlyn Driver at 19:00.

Open event

Tickets €15/€10

Guitar wizard Raoul Björkenheim is celebrating his 40-year career as an artist this year by touring with his band eCsTaSy.

Open event

Tickets 10 €, students 8 €
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the venue Hailuodon Panimon Mallassauna. The Whirlpool album can be purchased as cd at the venue.

Jazz singer Antti Annola's debut album Whirlpool is a combination of new songs and jazz standards. Key musical themes include intriguing melodies, improvisation and vibrant stories. Whirlpool album is a collection of pieces from fear of loss to peace of mind along the human life. The essence of the title track Whirlpool's story is feeling tensions and fears until it decides to look inside itself. In addition to the songs found on the album the concert consists of a selection of jazz standards.

Open event

Tickets 22 €
Show at 22:00, doors at 21:30

Nina Mya is an award-winning Finnish jazz singer and composer who has released four solo albums. She has also performed soul and gospel music extensively in a variety of contexts.

Myan’s new stunning software My Gospel Heart touches listeners with its soul. The ensemble includes long-term members of Mya's band, pianist Henri Mäntylä and saxophonist Joonatan Rautio.

Open event

Open event