News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
The Jazzahead, held annually in Bremen, Germany, is regarded as the most important international gathering and public festival for professionals in the jazz field. The upcoming Jazzahead will take place from April 11th to April 13th.
Electronic soundscapes, jazz, and modern concert music blend into a magical experience at the Sid Hille Contemporary Collective's anniversary concert at Temppeliaukio Church on Friday, March 22nd. The concert will also mark the release of the band's second album, Lightyears Ahead.
April Jazz will be held from April 19th to 27th, 2024. The full program of the festival has now been released.
The concert year 2024 for the Turku Jazz Orchestra kicks off on Saturday, February 10th, at Logomo, led by the recent winner of the Nordic Composer Contest.
Oulu All Star Big Band and the accordion artist Niko Kumpuvaara join forces for the first time in a rare concert that combines big band sound, virtuosic accordion solos and tango.
Oulu Music Festival organizes an open call for the summer 2024 Oulu Music Festival and Jumpru Pub's Summer Jazzpatio. The application period is open from January 25 to February 29, 2024.
The popular Flame Jazz Cruise brings an exhilarating festival atmosphere to the Viking Grace on the first weekend of February.
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra will bring a breath of Spain to April Jazz Festival. Full size big band, top flamenco music and flamenco dance experts from Spain, and a flamenco dance group of young Finns join their forces and show their talent at the gigantic stage of the Dance House Helsinki.
Hietsu is Happening! brings warmth to the January frost when Spanish flamenco masters Juan Antonio Suárez and Victor Carrasco arrive as guests at the Pavilion on Sunday, January 28th.
In February, the Linnajazz Club concert series kicks off in Hämeenlinna. Throughout the spring season, there will be gigs once a month until June, and in the fall, from September to December.
