Drummer-pianist-producer Jussi Fredriksson's (b. 1980) and legendary vibesman Severi Pyysalo (b. 1967) lead their sextet on its way to spread the gospel of Turku-jazz around the country. Flame Jazz Messengers tour Finland, throwing six concerts both on land and at sea.
FLAME JAZZ MESSENGERS:
Mikko Karjalainen – trumpet
Max Zenger – alto saxophone
Karl-Martin Almqvist (SWE) / Robert Nordmark (SWE) – tenor saxophone
Severi Pyysalo – vibraphone
Teemu Åkerblom – bass
Jussi Fredriksson – drums
Tour:
Thu 7 September at 9pm: Jyväskylä, Poppari
Fri 8 September at 8pm: Punkaharju, Hotelli Punkaharju
Jazz dinner served at 6pm
Reservations: welcome@hotellipunkaharju.fi
Sat 9 September at 7pm: Joensuu, Konservatorion sali
Pre-sale at Levy-Eskot
Thu 14 September at 6pm: Pori, Validi Karkia
Fri 15 September at 7pm: Espoo, April Jazz Club
Pre-sale at Lippu.fi
Sat 16 September at 8.55pm (ferry departure) in Turku Port:
Flame Jazz Cruise 11, Viking Grace.
Cruise tickets
Photo: Tero Ahonen