Drops by Vilma Timonen Quartet chosen as the Kantele album of the year
"Drops" is the group's third effort and it came out last year.
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Joshua Redman to feature UMO in early April
This year, UMO’s spring season is full of exciting moments. One of them will, no doubt, take place on 5 April when the recent Grammy-nominee, American tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman (b. 1969) takes to the stage with the big band. One of the most notable reformers of contemporary jazz, Redman’s robust sound and charismatic expression have earned him globewide fame. So far, Redman has been a rare visitor not only in Finland but in the ranks of any big band so we are talking about a very unique occasion.
Dalindèo lifts off a single from upcoming album
Single ”Once Upon a Time in the North” marries Western feels with the idiom of Finnish schlager.
Jazz Federation's Annual Band Competition Is Here Again
The Finnish semi-final for the Young Nordic Jazz Comets showcase takes place at Koko Jazz Club on Saturday 16 April.
Aura Flow releases their sophomore
This union of five up-and-coming jazzers testifies to the vitality of the jazz scene of Turku. Aura Flow celebrate their debut by taking to the stage at their native Turku, Parainen and Germany.
New music from vocalist Johanna Elina with a contribution by Sigur Ros producer
Expanding the boundaries of alternative pop, traditional song formats and idea of jazz, Johanna Elina builds up her own universe questioning the idioms of the already known. Sigur Ros producer Birgir Jon Birgisson provides mastering for her second album "Belonging".
Young Jazz Comet Katu Kaiku releases their debut and hits the road on a tour
The Helsinki-based trio Katu Kaiku his one of the young newly-established groups in the Finnish jazz scene. The Finnish finalist in last year’s Young Nordic Jazz Comets competition, the group is now about to bring out their debut recording, TOKYO/KUOPIO, and hit the road on an album-launch tour. They will play altogether nine gigs around the country between 18 and 28 March.
Of the Force of Musical Expression
Saxophonist Jorma Tapio has been called as the "outlaw of Finnish jazz". In the new Jazzpresso edition Tapio explores the concept of expression and finding a true sound.
Saxophonist-flutist Juhani Aaltonen to feature Sointi Jazz Orchestra this month
The 80-year-old veteran is to appear with the 18-piece in two concerts in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The concert programme will be as special as the occasion, including the premier of the extensive new piece Saarnaaja (The Preacher) and other material composed or arranged specifically for the concert.
Saxophonist Esa Pietilä to premiere tenor saxophone concerto by Kalevi Aho in Pori and Lappeenranta
This rare tenor saxophone concerto is commissioned by Pori Sinfonietta and Lappeenranta Symphony Orchestra. The premiere will take place in March 2016.