Night music this summer in the Paasitorni area
Paasitorni area will be the setting for jazzy night music for the third time this year.
News
News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
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!
Sid Hille Contemporary Collective to extensive tour
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.
2 for 1 discount for tomorrow night's Joe Lovano convert
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.
Laura Mvula to visit UMO Jazz Orchestra & Helsinki Philharmonic
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.
Anna-Mari Kähärä Orchestra julkaisee uuden levynsä
Kähärän ohella mukana ovat kitaristit Marzi Nyman ja Jarmo Saari sekä lyömäsoitintaiteilija Zarkus Poussa. Yhtye esiintyy albuminjulkaisukonsertissa Espoon April Jazz -festivaalilla 22.4.
Fresh Newcomer Kasperi Sarikoski & Nuance bring out their debut on 17 April
The debut album, "Essence", presents a group in whom the fearlessness of youth meets artistic maturity.
Fifth Avenue’s debut out on 24 April
Inspired by the modern jazz sound of the New York scene, "Tales" is a spirited and classy debut from the young stellar quintet.
Riitta Paakki Trio to release an album on 9 April
The new album, "Characters", delves into the repertoire of Wayne Shorter.
Jori Huhtala 5 begin their tour on the home turf
Jyväskylä-born bassist and composer Jori Huhtala's quintet kicks off their tour on Wednesday, April 8th, at Jyväskylä's one and only jazz club Poppari.