Jazz Finland Live

The singer-composer Selma Savolainen has been aptly described as “Saima Harmaja for millennials”. Her music combines profound lyrics with intense jazz. In this programme, the new big band arrangements of Savolainen’s award-winning album Horror Vacui, as well as works composed especially for this concert, bring Savolainen’s voice into the sound of the large orchestra. The programme will also feature material from Savolainen’s much-anticipated album to be released during spring 2026, combining the roughness of 1990s British punk with Brazilian rhythms. This is Savolainen’s debut as soloist with the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra. The conductor is Mikko Hassinen.

What is the UMO Club? The UMO Club is a different way to experience UMO. The intimate space of the Black Box brings the musicians closer to the audience and the audience closer to the music. The atmosphere is more relaxed, more intimate, and closer to a club gig than a traditional concert. Please note: The venue is configured as a club, meaning that most of the venue is standing room. In addition, there is a very limited number of unnumbered seats in the hall.

The duration is about 75 minutes, without interval. No age limit.

In addition to concert-specific tickets, you can also buy a serial ticket covering the three club evenings of the autumn season.

Single tickets
General ticket 44 €
Pensioners 36 €
Students, Children, Unemployed, Military Personnel 20 €
The ticket price includes the cloakroom fee.

Serial ticket for three clubs
General ticket 117 € (ordinary 132 €)
Pensioners 96 € (ordinary 108 €)
Students, Children, Unemployed, Military Personnel 51 € (ordinary 60 €)
The ticket price includes the cloakroom fee for all three concerts.

Selma Savolainen (b. 1993) is one of the most luminous Finnish jazz vocalists, composers, and bandleaders of her generation. She is renowned for her exceptional ability to blend modern jazz traditions and virtuosic improvisation across genres, ranging from experimental indie hybrids to contemporary classical music. Savolainen’s compositions echo both Nordic melancholy and the vibrant influences of the New York jazz scene. Her acclaimed debut album, Horror Vacui (Whirlwind Recordings, 2023), propelled her to the centre of the Finnish jazz scene and earned her the prestigious Jazz-Emma award. In addition to her own quintet and the vocal ensemble Signe, Savolainen is known for her versatile collaborations at the intersection of various musical styles. Her live performances have received widespread critical acclaim. www.selmasavolainen.com

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: great achievements and mastery in jazz since 1975! Throughout the decades, UMO has been at the forefront of Finnish jazz. This multi-award-winning ensemble – recipient of the Yrjö and Emma awards and a Grammy nominee – has shared the stage with international jazz legends as well as the brightest stars of the Finnish music scene. With a distinguished discography of over 60 albums, Helsinki’s own “jazz city orchestra” performs across Finland, reaching 35,000 listeners through more than 100 concerts annually. At the heart of UMO is a commitment to new music. The orchestra’s versatile repertoire fearlessly pushes boundaries, from jazz and soulful grooves to classical fusion. www.umohelsinki.fi

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The band 100 – Mäkynen/Mannila/Koivistoinen/Antila/Mäensivu, led by drummer Teppo Mäkynen, will perform in 12 cities across Finland. Come and enjoy jazz with the whole family!

To celebrate the Jazz in Finland 100 anniversary year, the Finnish Jazz Federation, together with drummer and bandleader Teppo Mäkynen, has assembled a supergroup for a special tour performing new arrangements of gems from Finnish jazz music. The ensemble, made up of representatives from different generations of musicians, incorporates sounds and rhythms from electronic music, R&B and rap into its expression, bringing the history of Finnish jazz into the present day. At the heart of the concert is the joy of making and experiencing music, driven forward by the band’s energetic expression.

Bandleader Teppo Mäkynen is one of Finland’s most respected jazz musicians. He is known for his open-minded and visionary ability to move between different musical styles, and his music has reached a wide new jazz audience. The lineup also features a living legend of Finnish jazz, saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen, international acclaimed bassist Kaisa Mäensivu, and rising stars: singer-keyboardist Maja Mannila and vibraphonist Mikko Antila.

All concerts are open to all ages, and affordable children’s tickets are available. Concerts begin in the early evening on weekdays and in the afternoon on weekends. Most performances last approximately one hour.

100 – Mäkynen/Mannila/Koivistoinen/Antila/Mäensivu

Teppo Mäkynen – drums
Maja Mannila – vocals, keyboards
Eero Koivistoinen – saxophone
Mikko Antila – vibraphone
Kaisa Mäensivu – bass

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