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!