Jazz Finland Live

Josen Pimeä Puoli performs at Tenho Restobar.

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Composer Mikko Sarvanne leads the seven-member Mikko Sarvanne Garden, which will perform concerts in seven locations around Finland from May 8th to 17th. Sarvanne was awarded the Teosto Award in 2023 for the compositions on his band’s debut album.

Led by composer Mikko Sarvanne, Mikko Sarvanne Garden consists of three vocalists, two string players, and a percussionist, with the composer himself handling synthesizers and other electronics in live settings. Through their music, the septet transports the listener to a parallel reality, a garden that offers a transcendental experience – synthesizers glowing like the rising sun, low strings rumbling like deep roots, and the flexible cathedrals of clear vocal melodies enveloping the listener in a tender embrace.

The band’s debut album, Heräämisen valkea myrsky (The White Storm of Awakening), based on the eponymous poetry collection by Erkka Filander, was released in October 2022. The compositions on the album were awarded the Teosto Award in spring 2023.

“On the tour, audiences will hear the full Heräämisen valkea myrsky album for the last few times, updated and expanded, now in what I consider a fully realized version,” the composer says. In addition to the suite, the concerts will feature a new composition by Sarvanne, set to the poetry of Milka Luhtaniemi (Kirnu, Gummerus, 2021), which, according to the composer, will pave the way for the band’s future musical direction. 

Mikko Sarvanne Garden

Josefiina Vannesluoma – vocals
Virva Immonen – vocals
Selma Savolainen – vocals
Jesse Ojajärvi – percussion
Aino Juutilainen – cello
Oskari Siirtola – double bass
Mikko Sarvanne – compositions, electronics

Jazz – heard and seen!

Finnish Jazz Federation’s essential form of operation is national touring. The annual touring activities enable approximately 100 concerts in 40 different locations all over Finland. The concerts mainly take place in their member organizations. Four of the tours are in-house productions, and five are produced in co-operation with external producers.

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Mikko Antila – vibraphone

Joonas Tuuri – double bass

Teppo Mäkynen – drums

Antila/Mäkynen/Tuuri trio is a trio of top musicians who play swinging music with a lively atmosphere. The trio consists of players from the younger generation, Mikko Antila and Joonas Tuuri, and one of Finland's most famous jazz drummers, Teppo Mäkynen. From the first notes played together it was clear that the trio would continue making music in the future. The feeling of eloquent and relaxed improvisation combined with classic songs creates a really intimate and engaging atmosphere.

The Flame Jazz Summer Live concert series consists of current names in the Finnish jazz scene and talented ensembles. The concerts are free of charge and are held every Wednesday from 8 May to 14 August 2024 in a cosy park atmosphere in Turku's Cathedral Park Terrace.

Note! The event is subject to weather conditions. As our concert will take place outdoors, we may have to postpone the evening concert in case of rainy weather. Possible changes will be announced on Kirkkopuiston Terassi's and Flame Jazz's social media channels.

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