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Frank Zappa Memorial Pancake Breakfast on 10th anniversary tour
Frank Zappa Memorial Pancake Breakfast, founded in 2004, celebrates their 10th anniversary with a five-concert tour before and after Christmas. The nine-piece that pays homage to the inimitable Frank Zappa will play at Tampere Student House, Poppari in Jyväskylä, Kerubi in Joensuu and Morton in Rautalampi in December. The last gig will take place the day before Epiphany at Tavastia, Helsinki, where the band is joined by a number of special guests.
Mopo to play 24 gigs in 24 hours at We Jazz 2014
Mopo24 sees the jazz-punk trio Mopo play 24 gigs in 24 hours on Friday 12 December, some venues including Radio Helsinki, the main office of Teosto, mbar, Tavastia, the Parliament House, the cab stop of Eliel Square, Sörnäinen tube station and ABC petrol station. The concept is one of the several commissioned works to take place at the We Jazz 2014 festival.
Jukka Perko to release an album on acclaimed German label ACT
Saxophonist Jukka Perko has entered into a recording contract with one of the world’s leading jazz labels, the German ACT. The album, entitled It Takes Two To Tango, is due to be released in April 2015 and made in collaboration with another successful ACT artist, pianist Iiro Rantala.
Mikko Sarvanne Hip Company this year's We Jazz Rising Star
The Rising Star prize is to aid a promising group in releasing their debut album and grant an opportunity to play live at the We Jazz 2014 event. The prize is now granted for the second time.
Olavi Louhivuori to release his second solo album on 19 December
Existence is a concept album that takes its listener on a journey into the wonders of the human experience. Louhivuori's music combines progressive and ambient electronic music with powerful drumming.
A Jazzier Christmas with JBB, Yona and Emma Salokoski
Jyväskylä Big Band with the guest conductor Jussi Lampela and guest vocalists Emma Salokoski and Yona (a.k.a Johanna Pitkänen) will give a Christmas concert at Jyväskylä Theatre on 14 December 2014.
HERD and Aili Ikonen's year to climax in two concerts in Helsinki and Lahti
A very special guest, the award-winning singer Vieno Kekkonen, will join the crew this December, too.
12 Points Festival looking for young Finnish jazz acts
The dynamic festival of young European Jazz 12 Points is looking for Finnish acts to perform at the 9th edition of the festival. The festival will take place in Dublin, Ireland, 15-18th April 2015. Previous Finnish bands to showcase their talent include Elifantree and Big Blue. The last chance to submit your application is 12 December 2014.
Emma Salokoski and Yona to front Jussi Lampela Nonet in Christmas concert
Emma Salokoski and Yona dazzle as guest vocalists in Jussi Lampela Nonet's Christmas concert at Kanneltalo on 9 December.