Jazz Finland Live

Jazz trio HERD and Aili Ikonen's collaborative project Jazzbasilli (the Jazz Bug) has been one of the most active touring acts of the year. The last performances of 2014 will take place this December at the National Theatre's Lavaklubi in Helsinki and at Pikkuteatteri in Lahti. HERD and Aili Ikonen brought out their album Jazzbasilli in October 2013 to great acclaim, and the release has been followed by an intense year on the road; to date, the group has played at almost every Finnish jazz festival. But how you end the years matters the most, right? - This will be carried out with style, as the Kullervo Linna Foundation Prize winner Vieno Kekkonen makes a guest appearance in the both concerts.

Known for her masterful technique, Aili Ikonen has appeared as a soloist for UMO Jazz Orchestra,among others, and she also fronts the group Aili Ikonen & Tribute to Ella. HERD is one of the most successful Finnish jazz groups of the recent years. They won the prestigious European Jazz Competition in 2011, were the house band at the Pori Jazz Festival 2010 and have released two albums. This autumn, HERD has hosted their own popular club series in Lahti, and the December's concert at Pikkuteatteri will act as the grand finale for the autumn's monthly concerts.

HERD & Aili Ikonen feat. Vieno Kekkonen:

Aili Ikonen, vocals
Vieno Kekkonen, vocals
Panu Savolainen, vibes
Mikko Pellinen, bass
Tuomas Timonen, drums

Tickets:14/7 €, pre-tickets at Tiketti 13,50/8,50 €.