Jazz Finland Live
Hietsu is Happening! + Helsinki Jazz: Vincent Courtois & Eric-Maria Couturier,Hietsun Paviljonki, helsinki22.9. At 20:00
The duo performances of Vincent Courtois and Éric-Maria Couturier have become a must-listen for music lovers over genres. On September 20-22 these two French masters will continue their cello explorations with a journey of three concerts in Latvia, Estonia and Finland. They will start at Cello Cēsis festival, perform in Tallinn at Kumu Museun for Jazzkaar’s Autumn Season, and finish with a concert in Helsinki co-organised by Hietsu is Happening! and Helsinki Jazz.
Vincent Courtois and Éric-Maria Couturier have more than just their classical cello education in common, they also share a passion for adventure. While for many years Vincent Courtois has been searching for adventure in jazz and improvisation, Couturier’s favourite world is that of notated contemporary music. Together they are venturing into fully improvised concerts. A must-listen for anyone who likes to experience the explorative flow of two outstanding cellists engaged in a fascinating dialog.
They performed their first duo concert at Les Ateliers du violoncelle in Paris in March 2022. After that, they have played at the Opéra de Lyon, the Musée des Invalides, Radio France and in Italy at Castel Cello festival. In 2024, after their Baltic tour in September they will perform at the Amsterdam Cello Biennale on November 3.
Photo: Jeff Humbert
Gigs on the same day in helsinki
SunJazz: Bäckström/Friman/Jensen (FI/DK)Tenho Restobar, helsinki22.9. At 19:00
Bäckström/Friman/Jensen (FI/DK)
Free entry
Bäckström/Friman/Jensen (BFJ) is an acoustic jazz trio with members from Finland/Denmark. The group consists of emerging musicians: Finnish bassist Jonathan Bäckström and guitarist Lassi Friman and Danish drummer Jens Emil Jensen. The trio has previously performed in Finland and recently toured in Denmark.
The trio's energetic interplay, dance-like sense of rhythm and emphasis on storytelling makes a convincing musical statement. Their upcoming debut album consists of repertoire from each member of the trio and the music has a strong collective feel. The group takes inspiration from late -50s post/hard bop, contemporary groovy jazz, not being afraid to experiment and push the limits of these genres. It is a group effort that pays homage to the music of yesterday while reaching for tomorrow.
