Petition to save the UMO Jazz Orchestra
The association of Finnish freelance musicians (Freelancemuusikot ry) has started a petition to save the UMO Jazz Orchestra. The petition can be signed on adressit.com, here.
News
News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
Vuokko Hovatta Kolmisin releases debut album Pysykää sängyssä sunnuntaisin
Pysykää sängyssä sunnuntaisin material combines poet Riina Katajavuori's text with new compositions.
Ricky-Tick Big Band & Julkinen Sana releases their third album in September
The new RTBB’s album starring Paleface, Redrama and Tommy Lindgren is set to release on 28th September. Foretaste of the upcoming album is heard on the single, Ootsä valmis.
Eclipse Jazz Club autum programme out
The season of Eclipse Jazz Club emphasizes guitar music with six concert this autumn. The club also presents international guests and performers of the sharpest peak of Finnish jazz music. Eclipse club works for the good of new music and even four concert out of six features material from brand new albums.
Finnish talent stands out in Vantaan Viihdeorkesteri's composition contest
Eight compositions and seven arrangements were chosen for the final of Markku Johansson composition and arrangement contest. Expressive and versatile pieces come from Finland and USA.
Till Brönner and Valtteri Pöyhönen's all star ensemble open the Savoy's autumn season
The autumn season of the Savoy Theatre starts with a unique music happening: SavoyJAZZ September 2018 will bring together top Finnish and international stars of jazz. On Saturday 15 September, performs Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen Nonet and German trumpet virtuoso Till Brönner. On Sunday 16 September, the stage is taken over by American saxophonist and composer Seamus Blake.
Protecting the Baltic Sea by means of jazz at the Turku Night of the Arts
Flame Jazz concert series takes part in protection of the Baltic Sea as the autumn season starts on Thursday 16 August on the Turku Night of the Arts with a performance combining jazz music and environmental art.
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.
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.