Jussi Lampela Nonet to host a jazz concert series at Kanneltalo
The composer Jussi Lampela will invite guest soloist to share the stage with his ensemble, first up: Verneri Pohjola 5 November.
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Oddarrang: "In Cinema" - 4/5 stars in The Guardian
Read John Fordham's review on Oddarrang's new album.
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Oddarrang's upcoming release explores the world of films
In Cinema album takes Oddarrang's sounds deep into visual storytelling. The release concert is also a film concert at the We Jazz 2013 festival in December
Finnish Jazz Convention in Oulu on October 18 - 19
The annual Finnish Jazz Convention is an event bringing together many of the key figures on the field of Finnish jazz. Traditionally the Jazz Convention is organized by a member organization of the Finnish Jazz Federation. This year's concert program is produced by the Oulu-based Jazz 20 association. The recipient of the Yrjö Award will also be published in the headliner concert on Saturday.
Maratone Quintet on tour in October - November
One of the names to keep your eye on, Maratone Quintet, goes on a four-concert tour in Finland.
Young Nordic Jazz Comets review in All About Jazz
Journalist Henning Bolte reviewed the whole Europe Jazz Network showcase weekend in Trondheim, Norway in September 12nd - 15th. As a part of the article he also dug into the Young Nordic Jazz Comets showcase night.
French trio DDJ on tour in Finland and Estonia in October
Unheard before in Finland and Estonia, the band will perform eight gigs from October 22nd to 30th. Two concerts feature also the Finnish duo Kahden miehen galaksi.
Joonas Haavisto Trio on FJF tour
The piano trio celebrates their latest 'Micro To Macro' release on a two-week tour in Finland.
Panu Savolainen to curate the Kalkkiranta Jazz festival
Kalkkiranta Jazz festival has appointed vibraphonist Panu Savolainen as their new artistic director. Former Art Director, pianist Iiro Rantala chose Savolainen as his successor. The festival takes place in Sipoo on the 16th of August.