Finnish Jazz Federation’s spring season begins with a bang – of a gong. To be exact, by several gongs in the hands of several virtuosos. Percussion artist Mika Kallio takes his fourth solo album Gong Odyssey on an extensive ten-concert tour in March.
Percussion artist Mika Kallio‘s fourth solo album Gong Odyssey was released in June 2022. The protagonist of the longplay’s journey is, self-proclaimingly, gong. Or multiple gongs. The compositions sway and wobble between electro-ambient and improvised music. For the Jazz Federation tour, Kallio has assembled a fine combo of versatile musicians, who also master the pious art of gongs, aside from their main instruments.
Mika Kallio Gong Odyssey
Mika Kallio – gongs and synthesizer
Jussi Fredriksson – gongs and synthesizer
Jaska Lukkarinen – gongs, synthesizer, percussions
Max Zenger – bass clarinet, double bass clarinet, percussions
Tour dates
Tue 14.3 at 7pm Kajaani, Kongressi- ja kulttuurikeskus Kaukametsä
Wed 15.3 at 6pm Pielavesi, Puustellin koulu
Thu 16.3. at 7 pm Salo, Musine
Fri 17.3. at 7 pm Espoo, Sellosali
Sat 18.3. at 7 pm Seinäjoki, Ravintola Taro
Sun 19.3. at 7 pm Oulu, RioLive
Mon 20.3. at 7 pm Raahe, Friemanin talo
Thu 23.3. at 7 pm Savonlinna, Kulttuurikellari
Fri 24.3. at 8 pm Porvoo, Vanha 123
Sat 25.3. at 7 pm Turku, Sibelius-museo
Mika Kallio's homepage: https://mikakallio.net
Photo: Maarit Kytöharju
Jazz – heard and seen!
Finnish Jazz Federation’s tours promote the national accessibility of jazz and working opportunities for musicians, especially outside of the capital area. The touring activities include nine tours annually: 4 inhouse productions and 5 co-productions. The tours feature approximately 100 concerts in 40 locations around Finland.