Jazz Finland Live 2016 photography exhibition at Laterna Magica
Timo J. Grönlund’s photographs displayed on Jazz Finland Live 2016 exhibition at photo gallery Laterna Magica from 4 to 21 July.
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Jukka Piiroinen’s “Jazzkuvia” exhibition in Tornio
Tornio-based Jukka Piiroinen presents his photographs of jazz musicians on Jazzkuvia exhibition at Tornio City Hall from 19 to 29 June.
Drummer Simon Phillips brings his band to Validi Karkia's summer club on 3 July
Drummer Simon Phillips, known for Toto, Judas Priest and Mike Oldfield's bands, brings his jazz rock’s super group, Protocol IV, to Validi Karkia’s summer club.
Afrojazz Club goes Kilombo at Alppipuisto in July
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.
We Jazz Records’ artists at Lonna in July
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.
Long-term work yields results
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 brings music to the suburbs from 14 to 17 June
EastFest Helsinki is a new music festival in East-Helsinki, which brings unique experiences to the summer city in manorial milieu.
Jazz and chess collide on William Suvanne’s new album and tour this autumn
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.
Strandberg Project releases a new album in August
Seacrest OY SCR1019 label releases the Progressive Construction on 6th August
Going with the flow - experiences and contacts in focus
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.