Jazz Finland Live
Tickets 20 €
Welcome to celebrate the 30-year journey of the Strandberg Project!
This unique band, founded and led by bassist Jan-Olof "Puppe" Strandberg, has delighted audiences with its diverse and innovative music for three decades. The Strandberg Project is especially known for its seamless fusion of jazz, progressive rock, and other genres—earning the group a wide and loyal following. Over the years, the band has collaborated with numerous internationally renowned musicians, enriching both its recordings and live performances with exceptional artistry.
Tonight's anniversary concert will feature both beloved classics and fresh new compositions, taking listeners on a journey through the band's dynamic musical landscape. Special guests who have helped shape the Strandberg Project's distinctive sound will also grace the stage.
Come join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone and enjoy an unforgettable night of music!
Gigs on the same day in helsinki
Maria Schneider (US) & UMO Helsinki Jazz OrchestraSavoy-teatteri, helsinki13.11. At 19:00
UMO’s guest star in 1991, 1997, 2002 and right again in 2025! One of the most renowned jazz composers and a true superstar of big band music, Maria Schneider returns to conduct the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestrain November. The concert is part of UMO’s 50th anniversary season.
Maria Schneider is at the forefront of contemporary big band jazz. Her compositions have been called magical, majestic and breathtakingly beautiful.
UMO was the first European group to invite her to work with them as a guest conductor, performing her music that would soon be recorded on her first album.
– Working with UMO some 34 years ago in 1991 started my career abroad as a composer/conductor. That’s why I feel a very special affinity with the orchestra. It’s really great to be back to conduct UMO for the fourth time, Schneider rejoices.
Schneider returns to Helsinki with a program representing her creations from the last 20 years, hand-picked to feature the magnificent talents of today’s renowned UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra. UMO’s basic lineup will be expanded in this concert with guitar and accordion.
Deeper into the show discussion event about concert in Restaurant Minne at 6:15 PM. Conversation is in English.
Maria Schneider (b. 1960) is an American band leader, conductor, jazz composer and arranger, celebrated for her original style. Hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magical, heart-stompingly gorgeous, imaginative, riveting, and beyond categorization”, Schneider has received 14 Grammy nominations and won 7 Grammy Awards, as well as accolades from magazines such as DownBeat and Jazztimes. She is also an outspoken advocate for music creators’ rights. Schneider’s collaborations stretch across genres, including the great soprano, Dawn Upshaw, and David Bowie – both collaborations being awarded Grammys. www.mariaschneider.com
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra – The Greatest Feats since 1975. Get ready to groove as we mark 50 years of achievements and mastery in jazz! UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary season from summer 2025 to spring 2026. Throughout these decades, the orchestra has been at the forefront of Finnish jazz. Over the years, UMO has recorded over 60 albums, received Yrjö and Emma prizes, and even a Grammy nomination. The orchestra has shared the stage with international jazz stars as well as Finnish artists. One thing remains constant: the core of UMO is in new music. Join us for our anniversary season to look back on the past and celebrate our achievements, all while keeping our eyes firmly on the exciting future ahead. Come and celebrate together with the UMO! www.umohelsinki.fi
Manala Afterwork Jazz feat. Ville PynssiRavintola Manala, helsinki13.11. At 17:00
Free entry
Performers:
Arto Ikävalko – piano
Joonas Tuuri – bass
Ville Pynssi – drum
Tickets 20/15€
The distinctive and award-winning Aki Rissanen Trio are one of Finland's most successful jazz ensembles. The four albums released by the British label Edition Records (Amorandom, 2016; Another North, 2017; Art In Motion, 2019; and Trio Live, 2022) have been a powerful showcase of the trio's talent and have led pianist Aki Rissanen to an international breakthrough. The debut album Amorandom won the Emma Award for Best Jazz Album in 2017, while Art In Motion was selected as one of the two best jazz albums by Helsingin Sanomat and received an Editor's Pick mention in the most prominent US jazz magazine, Downbeat, in 2019.
Now, with a new album and after a three-year break, the tight-knit trio, whose playing has been described as uniquely distinctive and ambitious, return to the stage stronger than ever. Rissanen's own thoughts confirm the assessments:
"Rehearsing the new material has shown that our sound stands out more than ever from other bands. Even though the trio bears my name, Antti's and Teppo's contribution to the sound has been significant. It is amazing to see that the band always has something new to say."
The trio's latest album, Imaginary Mountains, was released in June 2025.
