News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
In addition to the traditional Artist of the Year award, this year Turku Jazz Festival introduced two new awards. During the award ceremony held at Logomo on the festival's Friday, a new Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Pauli Rukakoski, while the Young Talent Award was awarded to Veikka Kajamies.
A free carbon footprint calculator aimed at music industry stakeholders has been launched on the Elma.live platform on February 29th. By assessing their carbon footprint, music industry actors can set practical emission reduction targets for themselves. The calculator has been developed collectively by key industry umbrella organizations.
This year's Savoy JAZZFest offers a diverse program also on International Women's Day.
The festival day on Friday, March 8th, kicks off with celebration at the Logomo Teatro Hall. Turku Jazz Festival introduces two new award categories: Lifetime Achievement Award and Young Jazz Talent Award. The traditional Artist of the Year award goes to Ville Vannemaa.
Renowned Finnish jazz artists saxophonist Timo Lassy and trumpeter Jukka Eskola fulfilled a long-time dream by recording the Lassy-Eskola - Nordic Stew album in New Orleans with top local musicians. Following the album release, they will embark on a five-concert tour in Finland starting from the Savoy Jazz Festival in Helsinki on March 6, accompanied by American musicians.
The Emma Gala was held on Saturday, February 17th, at the Espoo Metro Arena. The most successful artists and music industry professionals of the past year were honored at the 41st edition of the Emma Gala.
Led by pianist Tuomo Uusitalo, who has been active in New York since 2012 and recently returned to Finland, the trio will be performing concerts across Finland in March.
Pet Shop Boys’ DREAMWORLD, The Greatest Hits Live Tour, and singer Jason Derulo will headline next summer’s Pori Jazz. International jazz guests at the Lokkilava Stage include pianist Myra Melford and guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Finnish acts like Verneri Pohjola: Monkey Mind and Lassy-Eskola: Nordic Stew.
The Jazzahead, held annually in Bremen, Germany, is regarded as the most important international gathering and public festival for professionals in the jazz field. The upcoming Jazzahead will take place from April 11th to April 13th.
Electronic soundscapes, jazz, and modern concert music blend into a magical experience at the Sid Hille Contemporary Collective's anniversary concert at Temppeliaukio Church on Friday, March 22nd. The concert will also mark the release of the band's second album, Lightyears Ahead.
