Jazz Finland Live

Renzo Ruggieri, a master of jazz accordion from Italy visits Joensuu. During his visit at the Conservatory of Joensuu, Ruggieri will both teach and perform himself. The Finnish Accordion Institute acts as a co-organiser.

A leading exponent of Italian Jazz, Ruggieri has performed all over the world in formations that range from solo, duo, combo to the Renzo Ruggieri Orchestra. He has realised significant works and composed theatre music, also cooperating with the Opera Theatre of Rome, as well as performing with the famous artist, Antonella Ruggiero, at the Sanremo festival in 2007. He was the first accordionist to record albums completely based on improvisation with his "second soul", the Solo Accordion Project. In 2009, at the International Accordion Festival of Castelfidardo, he was awarded the Voce d'Oro, which was previously assigned to other famous musicians including: Gorni Kramer, Richard Galliano, Astor Piazzolla, Art Van Damme.

Ruggieri will perform on Saturday at Teatteriravintola terrace with the best jazz musicians of Joensuu. The concert is co-organised by Joensuu Conservatory and Jazzkerho -76.

Tickets: 15/6 €. In advance at Levy-Eskot shop.