Jazz Finland Live

Pauli Lyytinen Machinery is a solo saxophone project that is built on textural compositions, extended saxophone techniques, soundscapes and layers. In a big part of the program, Lyytinen uses live effects to broaden the soundscape and orchestrate the music. Improvisation is constantly present on this musical journey. With his own groups, Lyytinen has done over 60 tours and played a great number of festival and club concerts in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America..

LINE-UP: Pauli Lyytinen (ts , ss)

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Mopo, a trio of sax, bass and drums from Finland, has been on the radar of international tastemakers for a while already, thanks to their unique blend of punk, jazz and inspiration from Finnish nature. The trio of saxophonist Linda Fredriksson, bassist Eero Tikkanen and drummer Eeti Nieminen released their new album “Mopocalypse” in February 2018. Mopo’s last visit to Bremen was in 2016, when they charmed the professionals and the public at a showcase at jazzahead!.

Linda Fredriksson (bar & as)
Eero Tikkanen (b & el-b)
Eeti Nieminen (d, perc)

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VIRTA is a Finnish instrumental trio, formed by Antti Hevosmaa, Heikki Selamo and Erik Fräki, which combines textures of Nordic jazz, electronica and post-rock with avantgarde sensibilities. Known for its modern electronic soundscapes and fierce live shows, the Helsinki-based band played a celebrated showcase concert as part of the Finnish Night during jazzahead! 2017. Since then, the three have played exciting concerts on other festivals throughout last year like Pori Jazz (Pori), Flow Festival (Helsinki) and Scope Festival | Nordic Jazz Comets (Berlin).

Antti Hevosmaa (tpt, voc. Elec),
Heikki Selamo (g, voc, elec),
Erik Fräki (d, perc elec)

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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 Music and 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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