UMO Jazz Orchestra flashmobbed Kammpi shopping center
The oldest and biggest big band organization in Finland put together a flashmob performance in Helsinki, on a dull winter Monday.
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Rajaton Jazz festival extends with three club concerts
Rajaton Jazz festival takes place in Vuotalo concert house for the eighth time on Valentine's Day, Feb 14. This year the festival features three additional club gigs at the Art Jazz Helsinki office in Paloheinä district on February 12, 13 and 15.
Mopo releases their second album Beibe in February
Friendship, love and the world's chaos label the trio's second album, which has an organic sound. Mopo releases "Beibe" on their ten-concert tour in Finland.
KVR and Mopo to a long tour in Finland
The sophisticated Kannaste-Viinikainen-Riippa, aka KVR, gets the perfect tour company from the fierce Mopo trio. Mopo releases their second album Beibe (Texicalli Records) on the tour.
We Jazz launches new Hei Hei sub-brand
Helsinki-based creative office We Jazz Ltd. has founded Hei Hei Media to help in distinguishing the different sides to the agency's business. Hei Hei's expertize lies on public relations and project-based content production.
Erik Lindström Fund grants Finnish jazz students
Erik Lindström Fund has supported the jazz music studies in Finland since 2003. In 2014 the grant is 2.500€ and it will be given to one person.
Panurama club's first guest is drummer Teppo Mäkynen on February 14
Vibraphonist Panu Savolainen starts his own club seris after the hiatus of HERD clubs.
The 6th Kirjazz in Valkeakoski in July
Kirjaslampi dance hall is the home for the 6th annual Kirjazz in Valkeakoski. This year the intimate festival dances to Dalindèo.
Flame Jazz Cruise leaves Turku port on Saturday
Flame Jazz Cruise takes over the Baltic Sea on the 1st of February, on Viking Grace ship. The brightest star on the jazz-filled cruise in singer Johanna Försti's soul sensation Jo Stance, and the cruise offers treats also for modern jazz lovers.
Thanks to everyone who applied for the Jazz Finland showcase
Application for a showcase at the biggest Finnish jazz export event, Jazz Finland festival, on September 18 - 20 2014 is closed. We warmly thank all the participants. The professional jury will make their decisions by the end of March.