Jazz Finland Live

Pianist Jussi Fredriksson releases a new trio album “!” on April 12^th and celebrates it with a album release concert at Koko Jazz Club in Helsinki on the same day. 

In addition to Fredriksson, the impressive ensemble consists of bassist Jori Huhtala and drummer Mika Kallio. Trio delighted the audience with their debut album “?” and as their music develops even deeper and distinctive than before it is time to naturally move on to exclamation mark. 

Fredriksson’s style of composing is strongly narrative. The pieces leisurely flow onwards yet they keep their intensity. Trio plays well together supporting each other’s ideas and succeeds bringing personal and fresh tones to common trio format. Where the debut ”?” threw up questions, ”!” is closer to convincing conclusion. Talented trio takes the music from static themes to surprising turns. Their tone is fluently soft and elastic rhythm brings deep dimensions to their expression. 

Welcome!

Jussi Fredriksson, piano
Jori Huhtala, bass
Mika Kallio, drums

Doors at 18

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HOS Big Band performs music from two magical musicals La La Land (2016) and Whiplash (2014) by Damien Chazelle. The concert will feature two singing stars, Taru Still and Antti Saari, as soloist of the show. The conductor of HOS Big Band is Rasmus Soini. 

Showtime at 19, doors at 18.

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Kaisa’s Machine hits the road on Jazz Finland's tour performing in seven cities around Finland an one in Tallin.

Kaisa's Machine is formed by the band leader and bassist Kaisa Mäensivu, saxophonist Max Zenger, pianist Mikael Myrskog and drummer Jonatan Sarikoski, all regular names of young jazz generation in Finland. Their debut album In the Key of K was released last December by Eclipse Musicand will now be supported with series of live dates. 

Kaisa’s Machine was founded in autumn 2015 when Mäensivu returned Finland after her first year in New York. Her music is post-bob where can be perceived the sound of New York’s modern jazz. All four musicians of the band are strong individuals and their sound is in excellent balance in its entirety. Vivid melodies, interesting harmonies and spirited improvisation alternate on Mäensivu’s compositions for the debut album.

Kaisa's Machine
Kaisa Mäensivu, double bass
Max Zenger/Sampo Kasurinen, saxophone
Mikael Myrskog, piano
Jonatan Sarikoski, drums

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