Koko Jazz Club presents: Koko kesä Kalliossa summer concert series 2014
Koko kesä Kalliossa (All summer in Kallio) is a special concert series organised at Koko Jazz Club in Kallio throughout the summer.
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Jazztori 25 years will host several anniversaries this September in Lahti
At Vesijärvi harbour in Lahti from 11 to 14 September, Jazztori will offer anniversary celebrations and a wide array of live music. As 2014 is the year when Lahti Big Band turns 30 years and Jazztori Festival 25 years, festivities are indeed in order. For this purpose a special Gala night opens the festival, and starshine will be provided by dazzling guests Irina Björklund, HERD & Aili Ikonen and Lahti Big Band featuring Paula Koivuniemi. On Friday, swing will be switched to blues and soul by Heikki Silvennoinen and Sami Saari together with the big band Boston promenade. On Saturday the stage will be taken by a pair of long-stading groups, Miikka Kallio Band and Jean S.
From hymns to popular tunes: Jazz comes in many shapes and sizes at Savitaipale Soi festival
At Savitaipale Soi festival, Maarit Hurmerinta and Aili Ikonen, the scintillating singers, will shine as the stars of Saturday’s outdoor concert. On Sunday in a church milieu, Jukka Perko with a special guest, Verneri Pohjola, will blow new life into traditional hymns.
UMO to release a new album with Tower of Power legend Lenny Pickett
The American saxophonist Lenny Pickett and the Finnish all-star big band, UMO Jazz Orchestra, will release a collaborative album. "The Prescription" is due to come out in the United States on 10 June. The album is the second for the Tower of Power saxman and the Saturday Night Live band director, Pickett, whose career spans over 40 years.
Porvoo Jazz Festival’s second edition
Porvoo Jazz Festival, organised for the first time last year, found its way to the audience’s heart immediately. This year, the festival will come again in September 11 to 14, inviting people to enjoy high-standard jazz music at Kulttuuritalo Grand and a number of restaurants in the old town. A dazzling and topical array of Finnish and international artists and a wide co-operation with different partners guarantee that the cosiest festival in Finland has come to stay.
Timo Lassy touring Finland and Europe this summer
This summer, saxophonist Timo Lassy will be as busy as ever. In addition to the upcoming concerts in Finland, he visited Germany last week and the next stop in the Continent is Brindisi, Italy. At a number of gigs the sax man is joined by Joyce Elaine Yuille on vocals, and he will also give duo performances with pianist Georgios Kontrafouris. Also, a new album is the making.
Beatwave Festival #13 and Söndag Jazz at mbar 5-8 June
The first Beatwave Festival of the year at mbar will be a memorable one; the festival will host the biggest names in its history this June. Beatwave Festival’s partner is Red Bull Music Academy, and in co-operation with mbar will present three hot artists, Ladi6 (NZ), Onra (FR) and FaltyDL (US) first time in Helsinki. At the same weekend, on Sunday, mbar will also host the Söndag Jazz jam sessions.
Erik Lindström grant to be awarded this Tuesday 27 May
The Erik Lindström Foundation will award the annual Erik Lindstöm grant this Tuesday at Restaurant Laulumiehet at 7PM. The evening’s live music will be provided by Trio Urho, two of whose members have previously received the grant. The concert is part of the jaZZanti concert series.
Baltic Sea Jazz Orchestra to give their debut shows in Turku
New Baltic Sea Jazz Orchestra, founded by Finnish, Swedish and Latvian musicians will perform their first concerts at the Turku Baltic Sea Days event in the beginning of June.
Naantali Jazz Weekend first time this year
Naantali, the hometown of the Moomins, is also a home of jazz this weekend as the new festival, Naantali Jazz Weekend, is organised for the first time. The festival occurs at the same time with a more marine happening, namely the Naantali Boat Show.