Sophomore from Equally Stupid coming out soon
The Finnish-Swiss-Icelandic jazz-prog rock trio Equally Stupid release their second album titled Escape From The Unhappy Society on 27 January, followed by an extensive album launch tour.
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Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet on Finnish Jazz Federation tour in January
Trumpeter Martti Vesala takes his quintet around Finland on an extensive tour on 12 - 27 January next year, opening Finnish Jazz Federation’s spring season tours. The outfit issued their debut in September on the German label Ozella.
Past and present shook hands in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Finnish Jazz Federation
2016, the 50th anniversary year of the Finnish Jazz Federation, saw the organisation launch a comprehensive history, assemble a star-studded jubilee orchestra and exhibit the Yrjö Jazz Prizes.
Legendary Steve Gadd to perform in Oulu in April
Oulu Music Festival and Espoo’s April Jazz host the legendary drummer’s only Finnish shows on his European tour.
April Jazz goes more international than ever
April Jazz, the biggest jazz event of the Helsinki metropolitan area, comes for the 31st time on 26 - 30 April 2017. This year’s international headliners include jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, pianist Michel Camilion and flamenco guitarist Tamatito’s super duo, the magical Tunisian vocalist and oud-player Dhafer Yussef and Steve Gadd Band. The opening concert adds another chapter to the long list of one-off Finnish appearances featuring composer-multi-instrumentalists Marzi Nyman, Annamari Kähärä and Jarmo Saari alongside Tapiola Sinfonietta and Tapiola Choir. The programme will be complemented over the spring. Tickets are now available for purchase on Lippupiste.
Rising electro group Serot bring out their debut in February
Marrying DJ culture and acoustic elements without fear, electro group Serot issues their sophomore on Arvo Records on 3 February 2017. Entitled Otava, the recording features jazz musicians pianist Iiro Rantala and trumpeter Verneri Pohjola.
Tampere-based Club Series TTT-Klubi announces guests for spring 2017
In spring 2017, TTT-Klubi club series delivers 11 artists that represent a wide spectrum of genres from pop and rock to jazz and blues. With high artistic quality and topicality as the main focuses of the spring programme, the TTT-Klubi will be playing host to a number of anniversary and album launch shows as well as premieres.
Tampere's New Jazz Club turns a new chapter and expands
Eclipse Jazz Club, a new jazz concert series run by the local record label Eclipse Music, revs up after a successful autumn period by presenting a series of top concerts this winter. In addition to the familiar locale of Ylioppilasteatteri, this time the club series will invade Cultural Centre Uulu as well.
Instrumental group Virta announces a unique album launch tour
Having released their newest album, Hurmos, at the beginning of December, the instrumental trio will go on a Finnish tour early next year.
We Jazz spreads around Helsinki on 4 - 11 December
The 4th We Jazz Festival is here again! Helsinki's most extensive jazz festival delivers a host of best Finnish and international jazz acts on 4-11 December. This year's international guests include American Mark Turner Quartet, Berlin-based Lucia Cadotsch "Speak Low" and Norwegian Huntsville, while Jukka Eskola Soul Trio, Dalindèo, Jukka Perko Avara and Iro Haarla Trio are among the many Finnish acts to be seen at the festival. There will also be a few collab projects, seeing Finns and international artists join forces: these include Helsinki X Berlin Ensemble, Otis Sandsjö & Friends and Dunstan. Again, the festival will also explore new venues, with concerts taking place at G Livelab, the Finnish National Theatre main stage, El Fant, Lapinlahden Lähde and Helsinki Contemporary.