News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
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.
April Jazz will be held from April 19th to 27th, 2024. The full program of the festival has now been released.
The concert year 2024 for the Turku Jazz Orchestra kicks off on Saturday, February 10th, at Logomo, led by the recent winner of the Nordic Composer Contest.
Oulu All Star Big Band and the accordion artist Niko Kumpuvaara join forces for the first time in a rare concert that combines big band sound, virtuosic accordion solos and tango.
Oulu Music Festival organizes an open call for the summer 2024 Oulu Music Festival and Jumpru Pub's Summer Jazzpatio. The application period is open from January 25 to February 29, 2024.
The popular Flame Jazz Cruise brings an exhilarating festival atmosphere to the Viking Grace on the first weekend of February.
