Jazz Finland Live

Grammy awarded arranger and conductor Michael Abene was the chief composer and arranger of the highly acclaimed WDR BIG BAND of Cologne, Germany from 2004-2014. His arrangements are played worldwide, by big band as well as orchestra. His career takes him regularly around the globe, delighting audiences in concert performance, featuring his arrangements for artists such as Randy Brecker, Paquito D’Rivera, Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Patti Austin, Mike Stern, Gary Burton, Dave Liebman, saxophonist Bill Evans, Kurt Elling, Eddie Daniels, and Tom Harrell.

Tickets: 25 / 20 € + delivery fees (from 1€), www.lippu.fi

Line-up:
Michael Abene, conductor
Trumpets:
Tero Lindberg, Jukka Eskola, Sami Pöyhönen, Pemo Ojala
Trombones:
Pekka Laukkanen, Heikki Tuhkanen, Jay Kortehisto, Mikko Sinivalo
Saxophones:
Ari Jokelainen, Teemu Takanen, Sampo Kasurinen, Jussi Kannaste, Janne Murto
Rhythm section:
Lenni-Kalle Taipale, piano
Jarmo Saari, guitar
Marzi Nyman, guitar
Eerik Siikasaari, bass
Rami Eskelinen, drums