Jazz Finland Live

Tickets 30/25 €

Aili Ikonen and Jukka Perko combine their virtuosity, the biggest hits of classical music and fresh Finnish lyrics in their new ensemble!

Aili Ikonen – vocals
Jukka Perko – saxophones
Mikael Myrskog – piano
Ville Herrala – double bass
Jaska Lukkarinen – drums

_{In 2026, it will be 100 years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland with the ship Andania. The year thus marks a historic centenary celebration for Finnish jazz: Jazz in Finland 100. The anniversary highlights Finnish jazz and its artists both in Finland and abroad, celebrating jazz as part of Finland’s cultural heritage. The Jazz in Finland 100 campaign is coordinated by the Finnish Jazz Federation.}

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Embark on an Imaginary Journey into Storytelling Jazz!

Case Kämäräinen is a modern jazz ensemble whose music is evocative, narrative-driven, and easily approachable. The compositions draw inspiration from nature, the changing seasons, and everyday moments – inviting the listener on a vivid imaginative journey.

Composer and drummer Tomi Kämäräinen has found the vibraphone to be a central tool in his creative process. Many of the harmonies and melodies originated from moments of free improvisation on the vibraphone, later shaped into fully realized compositions for this particular ensemble. Alongside the international lineup, a predominantly Finnish ensemble has emerged.

The core trio features pianist Tuomo Uusitalo (Pori Jazz Artist of the Year 2023), young virtuoso saxophonist Emil Dobosiewicz, and internationally active drummer Tomi Kämäräinen. Joining as guest bassist is Antti Lötjönen, recipient of the 2024 Yrjö Award.

Case Kämäräinen is on Tour in Finland, March 23–28. The tour program features material from the 2024 release Live at SaloJazz as well as brand-new compositions written in Los Angeles during a residency at the Finnish Musicians' Union.

Emil Dobosiewicz – saxophone
Tuomo Uusitalo – piano
Antti Lötjönen – bass
Tomi Kämäräinen – drums / compositions

_{In 2026, it will be 100 years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland with the ship Andania. The year thus marks a historic centenary celebration for Finnish jazz: Jazz in Finland 100. The anniversary highlights Finnish jazz and its artists both in Finland and abroad, celebrating jazz as part of Finland’s cultural heritage. The Jazz in Finland 100 campaign is coordinated by the Finnish Jazz Federation.}

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Performers:
Bianca Morales, vocals, scat, whistles
Zhenia Gimer, piano and clarinet
Jukka Uljas, tenor saxophone and flute

_{In 2026, it will be 100 years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland with the ship Andania. The year thus marks a historic centenary celebration for Finnish jazz: Jazz in Finland 100. The anniversary highlights Finnish jazz and its artists both in Finland and abroad, celebrating jazz as part of Finland’s cultural heritage. The Jazz in Finland 100 campaign is coordinated by the Finnish Jazz Federation.}

Open event