Jazz Finland Live
Kerava Jazz festivaali: VARRE VARTIAINEN ORGAN FREEMEN FEAT. TIMO LASSY,Kerava-sali, kerava13.9. At 19:00
Tickets 25€
Varre Vartiainen's Organ Freemen! organ trio joins musical forces with top saxophonist Timo Lassy. The quartet's repertoire includes tracks from the Kerava-born guitarist's album Almost Standards, selections from Lassy's extensive body of work, as well as the group's as-yet unreleased material.
On stage, the musical worlds of two artists merge! In addition to Vartiainen and Lassy, the ensemble features organ virtuoso and jazz doctor Mikko Helevä, with drums played by Vartiainen's own son, Roni Vartiainen.
"Just got a chance to listen to the Almost Standards album from Varre. Beautiful! Varre plays his ass off! Wonderful guitar playing! The tunes are beautiful and the band is smoking!" — Mike Stern
"Guitarist Varre Vartiainen brings together the best domestic talent in jazz on his surprise album. The result is a fascinating double-exposure effect. A fresh and organic musical play of the familiar and the unfamiliar." — Harri Uusitorppa, HS
Gigs on the same day in kerava
Kerava Jazz festivaali: JazzjamitOluthuone Paasikivi, kerava13.9. At 20:30
Lasse Keso House Band
Free entry
As part of the Kerava Jazz Festival, traditional jam sessions are organized where musicians gather to immerse themselves in the world of jazz standards. The house band is led by guitarist Lasse Keso, who also acts as the jam host.
