News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
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.
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.
Paasitorni area will be the setting for jazzy night music for the third time this year.
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!
Pianist-composer Sid Hille's unconventional Contemporary Collective hits the road on May 5 for a tour by the Finnish Jazz Federation. Their 11-concert tour reaches also Tallinn on May 9.
Finnish Jazz Federation offers 2 for 1 tickets for Joe Lovano's concert at Savoy Theatre tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29. The concert is a production of Live Nation Finland Ltd.
Rising singer-songwriter Laura Mvula is coming to Finland for the first time in October. The British Mvula performs with UMO Jazz Orchestra as a part of the band’s 40th anniversary celebration. The concert also features the Helsinki Philharmonic.
Kähärän ohella mukana ovat kitaristit Marzi Nyman ja Jarmo Saari sekä lyömäsoitintaiteilija Zarkus Poussa. Yhtye esiintyy albuminjulkaisukonsertissa Espoon April Jazz -festivaalilla 22.4.
The debut album, "Essence", presents a group in whom the fearlessness of youth meets artistic maturity.
Inspired by the modern jazz sound of the New York scene, "Tales" is a spirited and classy debut from the young stellar quintet.
