Jazz Finland Live

Tickets in advance: €28, at the door: €32

Forssan Tyykijazz will be held in the traditional manner on Friday, February 9th, at the Forssan Työväentalo. The concert doors open at 6:00 PM.

The guitar trio SUMO, formed by a new generation of jazz musicians in 2018, will kick off the evening at 7:00 PM. Expect unpredictable, colorful, and exciting jazz where Juho Nummelin, originally from Forssa, creates a framework for melodic and rolling ensemble play with compositions that are both catchy and abstract.

SUMO
Juho Nummelin - guitar
Eemeli Männistö - double bass
Erik Fräki - drums

At 8:30 PM, the legendary Seppo Hovi will take the stage, performing with his ensemble and guiding the audience on an interesting journey through time with his stories. With over 60 years in his career, Hovi has accumulated stories that entertain the audience during the concert.

SEPPO HOVI - 60 YEARS ON THE ROAD
Seppo Hovi - piano and stories
Antti Sarpila - clarinet and tenor saxophone
Wade Mikkola - bass
Jarza Karvonen - drums

To end the evening, you'll hear joyful and danceable New Orleans jazz, blues, and gospel performed by Birger’s Ragtime Band, with the superb vocals of Carolina Wendelin.

BIRGER’S RAGTIME BAND
Birger Lindström - clarinet
Carolina Wendelin - vocals
Robert de Godzinsky - piano
Jukka Järvelä - banjo
Curre Qvarnström - bass
Sven-Erik Krogius - drums

Refreshments for the evening will be provided by Liekkitiimi, and the event is organized by the City of Forssa. Tickets are available in advance at Forssan viihdeuimala Vesihelmi (card/cash) for €28 and at the door on the event day for €32.

Welcome to enjoy good music from near and far!

Open event

Free entry

The four-movement sonata is widely known in classical music - unlike in jazz, where it is rarely performed. László Süle's solo piano work Sonata Colorata, which he premieres as an audiovisual concert, gives the work a new status and meaning. What makes the premiere special is the visual digital installation by tattoo artist Zsolt Fodor, which he designed especially for this work.

The free event will last approximately one hour.

Pre-registration: https://forms.office.com/e/XK1c3LWtxq

Open event

Doors: 19:00
Showtime: 20:00

Inginmaa/Hypnomen is a captivating fusion of psychedelic groove and jazz-infused vocals. Led by Anna Inginmaa, they've created a timeless sound blending vintage 60s-70s melodies, cinematic vibes, and psychedelic echoes.

Their upcoming album, "Maailma katoaa" (The World Disappears), releasing in early 2024, showcases their original compositions, combining romance and edginess. Anna Inginmaa, known for her jazz career, collaborates with the seasoned members of Hypnomen, renowned since the 90s.

Lineup:

Anna Inginmaa: Vocals
Pekka Laine: Guitar
Sami Nieminen: Organ
Juha Litmanen: Drums
Jan Grön: Bass
Janne Auvinen: Percussion

All ages welcome.

Open event

Tickets 20 €

Drummer Teppo Mäkynen's positive energy and wonderful playing have been enjoyed in Hämeenlinna on many occasions over the past few years. Now, at last, Mäkynen arrives with his very own band, The Stance Brothers, to grace the stage at Suisto.

The Stance Brothers began as a fictional band that gave Teppo Mäkynen the opportunity to experiment with new studio techniques. What would George Duke have done with a Madlib beat? This reverse approach to thinking spawned the highly acclaimed LP 'Kind Soul', which was released in 2007. Now, The Stance Brothers have returned to performing live with a new lineup, following the release of several 7" singles and the 'Duktus' album.

The feel-good music they produce features influences from Brazilian funk to sample-based hip hop. Mäkynen has gathered around him a vibrant and skilled group of the most interesting young generation musicians. In addition to playing, Mäkynen, who also serves as the composer and producer for The Stance Brothers, will surely make the most of Suisto's fantastic setting.

Mäkynen has been selected several times as the best drummer in Jazzrytmit magazine's critics' poll, and was awarded the prestigious Jazz Federation's Yrjö Award in 2007.

Teppo Mäkynen - drums
Mikko Antila - vibraphone
Ilari Mäkelä - keys
Tapio Backlund - bass

Open event

Tickets 10 €

Brand new Jazz trio Salesvuo Syncopation bursts the joy of playing together and leans on a deep swing! Tomi Salesvuo’s new compositions and the band's original arrangements for the classic Finnish hit songs makes the repertoire shine.

Long time friends Pope Puolitaival, Mikko Helevä and Tomi Salesvuo played their first jam during the Sibelius-Academy Jazz department studies in the mid 90’s. Since then the musicians have worked in various projects together during the years. Salesvuo Syncopation's debut album Complete Loft Sessions underlines the interpretation that captures the listener with Salesvuo’s playful melodies and the trio’s energetic performance!

Pope Puolitaival – Saxophone
Mikko Helevä - Hammond Organ
Tomi Salesvuo – Drums

Open event