Saxophonist Adele Sauros’ quartet will be performing in seven locations across Finland this September. Following the release of their latest album, the group embarked on an extensive international tour in the spring of 2024, and their ensemble playing is at its highest level ever.
The 36th joint production tour by the Finnish Jazz Federation and Vapaat Äänet agency in September-October 2024 will bring together saxophonist Pauli Lyytinen’s solo project and the Jacky Molard & François Corneloup Quartet. This Finnish-French journey through the worlds of jazz and world music will reach Seinäjoki, Raahe, Kajaani, Oulu, and Espoo. In addition, Pauli Lyytinen will perform solo in eight other locations in Finland, while the Jacky Molard & François Corneloup Quartet will independently perform in Kalajoki.
Suomen Jazzliiton järjestämä Jazz-Espa juhli 25-vuotista historiaansa pääosin poutaisessa kesäsäässä. Viikon mittainen Jazz-Espa toimii vuosittain ikkunana monipuoliseen suomalaiseen jazzmusiikkiin ja tämän kaupunkifestivaalin maanantaina 29.7. avannut Helsingin apulaispormestari Paavo Arhinmäki muistuttikin puheessaan, että tapahtuma on myös kansainvälisessä mittakaavassa harvinaislaatuinen kulttuurituotanto kaupunkilaisille ja matkailijoille.
Swinging Europe is excited to announce the open call for the “MEETING POINT” project, an enriching two-year residency exchange program designed for emerging musicians, performing artists, dancers, and visual artists. This initiative is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union and takes place across four vibrant cultural centers: Herning and Holstebro in Denmark, Athens in Greece, and Warsaw in Poland.
The application to Finnish Jazz Federation tours for spring 2025 opens at 10.00 AM on May 6, 2024 and closes at 4.00 PM on May 24, 2024. Application instructions can be found in this article as well as on the electronic application form.
On April 30th, UNESCO International Jazz Day is celebrated once again. In addition to jazz’s artistic value, the day promotes peace, intercultural cooperation, and respect for human dignity and human rights. Finnish Jazz Federation organizes a week-long Jazz Day campaign, with jazz musicians Abdissa ‘Mamba’ Assefa and Aili Ikonen as the faces of this year.
The seven-member Mikko Sarvanne Garden, led by composer Mikko Sarvanne, will perform in seven cities across Finland from May 8th to 17th. Sarvanne was awarded the Teosto Prize in 2023 for the compositions on the band's debut album.
Originating from Kruunupyy, bassist-composer Jonathan Bäckström’s quartet embarks on a joint production tour with the Finnish Jazz Federation, heading to Finland, as well as Sweden and Estonia.
A free carbon footprint calculator aimed at music industry stakeholders has been launched on the Elma.live platform on February 29th. By assessing their carbon footprint, music industry actors can set practical emission reduction targets for themselves. The calculator has been developed collectively by key industry umbrella organizations.
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.
