Aapo Heinonen Quintet releases a new album and is heading on a tour in September
German Ozella Music releases Aapo Heinonen Quintet's new album, TARA , on 14 September.
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Jazz vocalist Sanna Ruohoniemi releases a new album
Sanna Ruohoniemi, Finnish jazz vocalist and composer, currently based in Stockholm, is one of the most interesting young generation musicians. Her debut album "Tales of a stranger" (Eclipse Music 2016) was widely acclaimed all over Skandinavian.
Doors open to Europe
For the remainder of the year, Jazz Finland International follows the bands and delegates aiming to the international markets. The article series continues with Aurora Hentunen, who comments their upcoming tour in the Netherlands.
Porvoo Jazz releases its programme and launches a new concert venue
Porvoo Jazz Festival has released its programme. The festival, arranged for the sixth time, is held at WSOY-talo on 28 - 30 September.
Elojazz festival starts in Oulu
The 30th Elojazz presents over 150 musicians during the five-day festival this week. Grande ensembles such as UMO, Timo Lassy Band & Ricky-Tick Big Band Brass, Oulu All Star Big Band and Oulu Youth Jazz Orchestra take over the stage this weekend.
Jukka Iisakkila’s The Breed opens Validi Karkia’s autumn season
Validi Karkia releases the versatile and international 17-night concert programme of this autumn. The season opens on 1 August with internationally distinguished conductor Jukka Iisakkila, this time in electric guitar. The Breed explores the composition material of Pekka Pohjola. In addition to Iisakkila, the ensemble consists of Aki Lääkkölä, Jaan Wessman, Niko Ronimus and Ville Ojanen.
Jarmo Saari Republic releases new music
Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Jarmo Saari’s band Republic releases a new EP, Helsinki mavericks, on 13 July. Helsinki mavericks is the ensemble’s first release on the German Membran record label. The band performs a record release concert at the Pori Jazz on 19 July.
Jazz City Turku autumn programme out!
Flame Jazz and Turku Jazz Orchestra treat jazz lovers to international concerts throughout the autumn. The programme features magnificent Swedish vocalists, protection of the Baltic Sea, chess, young talents, commissioned composition for big band and much more.
Continuation to Live at We Jazz video series
The seven episodes of the second season were filmed during the soundchecks at Helsinki We Jazz festival in December 2017. The first episode released today presents the band Black Motor. The new episodes were directed and shot by Petri Luukkainen.
Baltic Jazz Festival is celebrated next week
The 31st Baltic Jazz festival is held at Taalintehdas by the Archipelago Sea from 6 to 8 July. Traditionally, the festival makes a false start at Kasnäs on Thursday 5 July. The festival offers 23 different show numbers, with nearly 200 artists. The festival weekend is being prepared by 15 team leaders and over 100 volunteers.