Kalkkiranta Jazz to feature top-class Finnish jazz
The 22th Kalkkiranta Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday 15 August 2015 in Kalkkiranta, Sipoo.
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Kerava Jazz Festival comes again in June
The 24th Kerava Jazz Festival will be back to delight us 5 – 7 June 2015.
Finalists of the 6th Esko Linnavalli composition competition have been selected
Esko Linnavalli composition competition finalists were chosen on 10 April. The final competition will be aired on YLE Radio 1 on 19 May 2015.
Katu Kaiku to represent Finland at the Young Nordic Jazz Comets
Finland's representative at the Young Nordic Jazz Comets showcase is Katu Kaiku. The saxophone trio is led by Adele Sauros.
Young Nordic Jazz Comets light up Lavaklubi on May 9
Brand new jazz comets are launched on their orbit on Saturday, May 9 at Helsinki's Lavaklubi at the National Theatre. Come and cheer for your favourite band to win the contest and represent Finland at the annual YNJC showcase!
Join Koko Jazz Kannatusyhdistys ry
Koko Jazzin Kannatusyhdistys ry (Koko Jazz Supporters’ Assiciation) was founded on 5 March 2015 by Timo Hirvonen, Jouko Paananen, Severi Pyysalo, Arttu Takalo and Anna Veijalainen. Having operated formerly as a part of the KokoTeatteri ry, Koko Jazz Club becomes now a more distinct entity with the foundation of its own association.
Towards free solos and collective tunes
Next writer in the Jazzpresso series is pianist Jussi Fredriksson. Turku-born Fredriksson represents Finnish jazz profession at its best - or worst - as he produces events, runs a record label and participates in the culture-political discourse. Fredriksson is not concerned about the demise of tradition in jazz music, but instead is contemplating over how to protect the artistic liberty and independence.
New album coming from Timo Lassy at the end of May
Timo Lassy, one of the fixed stars of Finnish jazz, issues a new album on German label Membran. The upcoming release, entitled “Love Bullet”, will be celebrated at Bar Dubrovnik in Helsinki on 3 June with two full-length live sets.
Night music this summer in the Paasitorni area
Paasitorni area will be the setting for jazzy night music for the third time this year.
Young Nordic Jazz Comets semifinal at Lavaklubi on May 9
16th annual, Nordic jazz bands' showcase Young Nordic Jazz Comets takes place at Tampere Jazz Happening festival in October. But who will represent Finland there? Come to Helsinki's Lavaklubi on May 9 and find out!