Jazz Finland Live

Free entry

The UMO Helsinki Ensemble takes you on a journey through the history of jazz music, starting from New Orleans 100 years ago, through the danceable swing of the 1930s, to New York’s bustling 52nd Street and finally to more modern R’n’B-influenced tunes. Come and discover the birth and evolution of jazz music! The UMO Helsinki Ensemble is a smaller ensemble formed from the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, whose musicians have extensive careers both in UMO and in numerous projects of their own.

Line-up:
Teemu Mattsson, trumpet and ensemble leader
Olli Ojajärvi, woodwinds
Pekka Laukkanen, trombone
Kirmo Lintinen, piano
Ville Herrala, bass
Markus Ketola, drums

Free entry

UMO Helsinki Ensemble performs the most famous songs of Cannonball Adderley (USA 1926-1975), from joyful and bluesy hard bop to soul jazz classics. From Adderley’s palette, the concert will include the true soul jazz anthem Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, the elegant swing classic Jeannine and one of the most memorable blues-jazz themes, Work Song. The concert’s repertoire is designed by saxophonist Jouni Järvelä, who also conducts the ensemble.

Line-up:
Jouni Järvelä, saxophone and ensemble leader
Mikko Pettinen, trumpet
Kirmo Lintinen, piano
Ville Herrala, bass
Markus Ketola, drums

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