News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
Afrojazz Club goes Kilombo 1pm-9pm Vamos a bailar! Angata donké! Kaay fecc! Let´s dance! Swinging tunes are heard at Alppipuisto on 15 July as Afrojazz Club goes Kilombo takes over the park. The event brings leading musicians playing African and Afro Cuban live music to the stage, among them Afrojazz Quintet and their soloist Charlotta Kerbs.
Five summer-Wednesdays on the Lonna island offer a taste of We Jazz Record’s present and forthcoming recording projects. At the stage are seen OK:KO, 3TM, Mopo, Alder Ego and Bowman Trio. The record music is provided by We Jazz’s DJ collective.
For the remainder of the year, Jazz Finland International follows the bands and delegates aiming to the international markets. On this week’s article the Tampere-based record label Eclipse Music reflects the relation between conferences, club activity and record sales.
EastFest Helsinki is a new music festival in East-Helsinki, which brings unique experiences to the summer city in manorial milieu.
Saxophonist William Suvanne releases his new Chess’n Jazz album in September. The album leads the listener to the world of the grand game and the release tour is accompanied with chess tournaments.
Seacrest OY SCR1019 label releases the Progressive Construction on 6th August
Life after Jazzahead – is there any? For the remainder of the year, Jazz Finland International follows the bands and delegates aiming to the international markets. The series starts off with the instrumental trio VIRTA, who performed at Jazzahead in 2017, both as part of Finnish Night showcases and the Clubnight at Papp. This year the band took the stage as part of the Clubnight programme.
Turku Jazz Orchestra goes to the Baltic Sea with charismatic vocalist Mikael Konttinen. On the last weekend of May the Viking Grace cruise will definitely give a brisk start for the summer in a style of Las Vegas!
Jazz Finland and Estonian Jazz Union are launching a new annual band competition for young jazz musicians. The winner will be rewarded with two festival gigs in Finland and Estonia next spring. FinEst Jazz Rally is an international contest where – while fighting for the championship – the bands and the audience get to know the up-and-coming musicians and jazz traditions of both countries. The application period has now been extended to September 15!
UMO launches a crowdfunding to save the orchestra from its economic problems.
