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Django Collective Helsinki plays at Soiva Puu club.

A very special and intimate occation with only 30 seats Book your seat here: soivapuu@gmail.com. The seats are filled in the order of the registrations! (Participation in the fb-event doesn't cut it. So ensure your seat via email! The night free, but an optional tip is collected).

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Jazz & blues -themed jam session, hosted by Kuopio Jazz & Blues ry. Free stage, open mike.

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Pianist Joona Toivanen and drummer combo Kallio Slaaki go on a Jazz Federation tour together this week. The tour extends to eight concert venues across the country.

Joona Toivanen, solo piano

Joona Toivanen released his first solo piano album 'Polarities' on the Swedish Footprint Records in late 2013. On the album, Toivanen explores new ground by studying the possibilities of the piano as an instrument. The release concert for Polarities took place at the Savoy Theatre in Helsinki on December 14 at the inaugural festival event We Jazz 2013. In November 2014 the solo project is heard live on the Finnish Jazz Federation tour.

On Polarities, Toivanen not only uses the traditional sonic landscape of the grand and upright piano, but also stretches the sound by the use of prepared piano and adding multiple layers into the music.

Kallio Slaaki

Mika Kallio - drums, gongs, bells, percussion
Anssi Nykänen - drums, percussion
Mikko Hassinen - drums, gongs, bells, percussion

Kallio Slaaki is an exhilarating exception in the field of jazz and rhythm music. Drummers Mika Kallio, Mikko Hassinen and Anssi Nykänen have made their mark on the Finnish jazz history with their unique instrumentation and dynamic improvisation. Their distinguished sound is Kallio's design and he also writes material for the trio. Kallio Slaaki released their debut album "Polymania For Percussion" on Fiasko Records in September 2013. The trio goes on the Finnish Jazz Federation tour in November 2014.

Tour dates:
5.11. Tornio, Musiikkitalo at 7pm, tickets 20/10/5€
6.11. Oulu, Oulun kaupunginteatteri, Pikisali at 7pm, ticketst 15/10€
7.11. Turku, Cafe Tiljan at 9pm, tickets 15/10€
8.11. Raahe, Raahe-sali at 7pm, tickets 15/10€
12.11. Joensuu, Konservatorion sali at 7pm, tickets 15/10/6€
13.11. Savonlinna, Wanha Kasino at 8pm, tickets 15/10€
14.11. Kuopio, Konservatorio at 8pm, tickets 15/10€
15.11. Kajaani, Kaukametsän Kouta-sali at 7pm, tickets 15/10€

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Premiered in August, Pohjola - Nordic Roots returns on the Åbo Svenska Teater's stage this November. Nina Airaksinen is the choreographer of this contemporary dance piece, and some of the best Finnish jazz musicians provide the music.

The music has been penned by vocalist-composer Aili Ikonen, one of the most original voices of today’s Finnish jazz scene, and Jussi Fredriksson, the noted Turku-based jazz pianist and primus motor behind the concert series Flame Jazz. The composer pair is joined by electric guitar player Tuomo Dahlblom and double bassist Jori Huhtala, who weave an electro-acoustic soundscape to complement the Nordic thematics.

The audience has a chance to attend an introductory presentation before the performance. A dinner-package is also available.

Niina Airaksinen Dance Productions & Flame Jazz:

Dancers: Jonna Aaltonen, Maija Kiviluoto, Karoliina Lummikko, Riku Peltoniemi, Mikko Makkonen, Jouni Majaniemi

Musicians: Aili Ikonen (vocals), Jussi Fredriksson (piano),Tuomo Dahlblom (electric guitar), Jori Huhtala (double bass).

The presenter is Sari Mäntylä-Aplund who holds a MA in archaeology. The presentation title is "Ancient jewellery and its meaning and preservation"

Prices (Lippupalvelu / ÅST):

75 € Performance + Presentation + Dinner

45 € Performance + Presentation

30 € / 25€ Performance

Further information:
www.flamejazz.com
www.nadp.fi

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