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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The critically acclaimed Finnish pop trendsetter Vesta takes the stage with the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra! 

The sensitivity of indie pop and the immense power of the big band combine in two special concerts as Vesta’s most beloved songs are arranged for a large 18-piece jazz orchestra. The concert is conducted by Ville Vannemaa, the new chief conductor of the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra.

Concert duration 2h incl. interval. No age limit.

Vesta is among of the foremost singer-songwriters and musical artists of the young generation. She is known for her insightful and socially opinionated lyrics as well as emotive compositions. She reached the top of Finnish pop with her debut album Lohtulauseita in 2018. At the time, Helsingin Sanomat wrote that Vesta is “the best that mainstream Finnish pop has to offer at the moment”. In the Vain Elämää TV programme in 2025, the artist won Finnish hearts with her touching and insightful versions of her colleagues’ songs. In May 2026, Vesta released her latest album Suomi soimaan. During her career, the charismatic artist has, among other prizes, been awarded the Rookie of the Year Emma Prize.

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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