Jazz Finland Live

Jazz-Espa is an urban festival produced by the Finnish Jazz Federation, focusing on Finnish jazz music. The event presents a diverse and contemporary selection of top names in Finnish jazz as well as young promising talents to a broad audience.

The band's lineup includes top names in Finnish jazz and rhythm & blues, known from various contexts. The band's repertoire consists mainly of 1950s rhythm & blues, interspersed with amazing interpretations of jazz classics spiced up with wild scat solos. In its day, this music was the hit material of the time.

The band's authentic and immediate approach tempts the audience to dance, sing, and enjoy the music as if they were at a jazz party in the 1950s!

Jay Kortehisto - vocals & trombone

Lasse Sirkko - bass

Valtteri Pöyhönen - guitar

Thomas Rönnholm – drums

Pope Puolitaival – saxophone

The concert is organized in collaboration with Concert Centre Finland.

Picture: Milka Alanen

Jazz-Espa is an urban festival produced by the Finnish Jazz Federation, focusing on Finnish jazz music. The event presents a diverse and contemporary selection of top names in Finnish jazz as well as young promising talents to a broad audience.

Megasakki is a rhythmic children's music band that released its debut album "Siili beatboksaa" in February 2022. The playful and entertaining music draws joy from rhythm and fun lyrics. The Emma-awarded band is sure to get everyone dancing! The concert is full of magic and sparkle!

During the summer of 2024, the concert will also feature treats from the upcoming album.

Säihky Suojeluskeiju - Annika Tepponen - vocals

Tea Telepaatti - Elina Arlin - vocals

Arvo Tarkka - Vesa Ojaniemi - bass, vocals

Aake Aikapoika - Anssi Tirkkonen - drums, vocals, electronics

The concert is organized in collaboration with Concert Centre Finland.

Picture: Jetro Sarín

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