Jazz Finland Live

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Söderbacka-Matikainen Quartet, aka SM4, featuring David Lyttle (UK) and Joonatan Rautio is a brand new lineup that debuts this fall. The music by SM4 can be described as melodic jazz with modern flavours that sets a playground for the musicians to create rhythmic and harmonic adventures. The music for SM4 is mainly written by guitarist Martin Söderbacka and basist Eevalotta Matikainen. Together with fantastic drummer David Lyttle from Northern Ireland and one of Finlands foremost jazz musicians and saxophone virtuoso, Joonatan Rautio, they offer an evening filled with jazz, beautiful music and joyful moments.

SM4 TOUR September 2019
24.9 Kokkola, Kahvila Kulma 16:30
25.9 Kajaani, Kouta-sali 19:00
26.9 Pietarsaari, Jazzoo, Black Sheep 21:00
27.9 Kristiinankaupunki, KRS Jazz, Jungman 19:00
28.9 Vaasa, Doo-Bop Club 20:00

Joonatan Rautio - saxophone
David Lyttle (UK) - drums
Martin Söderbacka - guitar
Eevalotta Matikainen - double bass

20€/15€

Photo: Johan Hagström and Adam Patterson 

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George Gershwin revisited by a phenomenal clarinet and piano duo from France. In their intimate interplay Jean-Marc Foltz and Stéphan Oliva reinterpret the master of the ultramarine blue in magnificent night music that breathes and resonates with silence.

The album GERSHWIN has been released on Vision Fugitive -records on May 2016:
Clearly, a George Gershwin tribute recording doesn’t just come down to a selection of celebrated standards played by accomplished musicians emulating his style. More so than with any other repertoire, a deep understanding of his rich harmonies, keen awareness of his history – making music that never gets old sound new again – and singular savvy to eschew every jazz cliché in the book while respecting tradition is paramount. Clarinettist Jean-Marc Foltz and pianist Stéphan Oliva have been cultivating these three distinctive qualities for over a decade.

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