Puistobluesin 2022 program is complete
Puistoblues has unveiled all of their artists for next July’s concert.
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News -page consists of current topics and interesting articles about jazz in Finland.
Orchestra, concert organiser or venue: join the live music climate action!
The Finnish live music industry joins forces in two sustainability projects this year to measure the carbon footprint of the business, and to build a digital planning toolkit for sustainable development. Jazz Finland administrates the projects in 2022–2023, and the steering group consists of the main umbrella organisations in Finnish live music.
Susanna Aleksandra Quartet On Jazz Finland Tour in May
Singer-composer Susanna Aleksandra's quartet is the last of Jazz Finland Spring Tours this year. The foursome tours seven cities, playing compelling tunes from their lates album The Siren, which was released in Finland last year.
Kirjazz & Blues to be held in June
After a gap year, the joy of rhythm can once again be enjoyed on the Kirjaslampi stage, when the 13th Kirjazz & Blues mini-festival brings the scenic Kirjaslampi to life on Saturday, June 11.
Late July’s Jazz-Espa event launches full program
The annual Jazz-Espa concert series will once again present the best Finnish jazz in the Esplanadi Park from 25-30 July. The free concerts will feature close to twenty ensembles, with top artists such as Joonas Haavisto, Anna Inginmaa, Raoul Björkenheim and Riikka Keränen.
UNESCO’s International Jazz Day on 30 April celebrates jazz music as an ambassador for peace and dialogue among cultures
This week, we will celebrate UNESCO’s International Jazz Day. In addition to the intrinsic artistic value of jazz, the wider context of the day – its message of peace, intercultural dialogue, and respect for human rights and human dignity – is particularly poignant this spring. In Finland, the message will be delivered through Jazz Finland’s Jazz Day campaign, in collaboration with musicians Timo Lassy and Kaisa Mäensivu.
Kerkko Koskinen composes Agatha 2 for Linda Fredriksson and UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra
Kerkko Koskinen’s first instrumental recording Agatha, released in 2007, will receive a sequel Agatha 2 in the autumn of 2022.
Pope Puolitaival Nordic4 on tour in April
Pope Puolitaival Nordic4's co-production tour with Jazz Finland extends to six locations throughout Finland.
April Jazz's kick-off Silentopia brings hope to the environmental crisis through dance, physical theater and live music
Silentopia examines the importance of individual activity to the well-being of our planet through dance, physical theater and live music. The work is a co-production of Sivuun Ensemble, Espoo City Theater and April Jazz Festival. The show's premiere on Thursday 14 April starts the 36th April Jazz Festival.
The Duke Ellington Orchestra's long-awaited concert tour takes place in May in Finland
The glorious The Duke Ellington Orchestra, lead by Paul Mercer Ellington, will tour Finland this spring in five locations.