Jazz Finland Live

The theme of the Jazz'n'Jam series this spring is the many forms of a jazz trio.

Rotko: Pauli Lyytinen, Jori Huhtala, Olavi Louhivuori

 Tickets 12/7€

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THIS CONCERT IS CANCELLED. No ticket refunds, because of free entry. 

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How about some jazz for lunch?

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and Savoy Theatre Helsinki continue their popular lunch concert series! During the spring season 2020, the concert series will return with new editions on Tuesdays 11 Feb, 10 Mar and 31 Mar.

UMO Helsinki will be treating the audience  to a robust set of Frank Zappa’s orchestral works in Ed Palermo’sarrangements. Comprising of Zappa’s instrumental classics, the concert menu will include such pieces as King Kong and Peaches en Regalia, plus three newish Zappa renditions written by young and aspiring Finnish arrangers Sampo Kasurinen and Artturi Rönkä. The concert will be conducted by Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen and the Zappa role is played by talented guitarist Jere Haakana.

This concert sold out in February at G Livelab, so hurry up with the tickets!

Frank Zappa (1940–1993, USA) was a quirky pop music original, versatile and talented musician, composer, guitarist, vocalist, song-writer and band leader whose undeniable musical genius is manifested in his numerous albums, satirical writings and knack for orchestrating music for a wide variety of groups.

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra 
Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen, conductor
Jere Haakana, guitar (on the photo, taken by Hannu Mattila)

Please note! The concert will be held in the Savoy Theatre at 12-13. The admission is free but it is recommendable to book a ticket in advance at the Savoy Theatre box office (0 €) or Lippupiste (1 € commission). Pre-tickets admit the audience until 11:50am, after which the remaining seats will be given to customers without a pre-booking. Please arrive early for the doors will be closed once the concert has started.

Production: UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra & Savoy Theatre

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FRANK GAMBALE ALL STAR BAND (USA/FRA/HU)
Frank Gambale (Chick Corea, Jean-Luc Ponty) – guitar, vocals
Steve Weingart (Steve Lukather, Dave Weckl, Simon Phillips) – keys 
Hadrien Feraud (Chick Corea) – bass
Gergo Borlai (Tribal Tech, Al DiMeola) – drums

Tue 31.03.2020 Validi Karkia -club 9v.:
FRANK GAMBALE ALL STAR BAND (USA/FRA/HU)
Porin suomalainen yhteislyseo, Tasavallankatu 4.
Showtime at 19.00, doors at 18.00
Tickets 40€. No age limit.
(Advance tickets available at: Music-Divari Green River, Antikvariaatti Markku Ranta, Pihlajamaan Musiikki ja kukkesand@hotmail.com)
Concert is organized by Validi Karkia -club

Guitar virtuoso Frank Gambale, known for Chick Corea band and his innovative style of playing, visits Pori as part of Validi Karkia -clubs 9th anniversary celebrations.

“I’d like to cut his hands off." - John McLaughlin
"Frank is my favorite guitar player..." - Chick Corea
“I’d like to take a month off and study with Frank Gambale." - Pat Metheny
"My personal favorite lately is this guy Frank Gambale, who's been playing with Chick Corea for the past couple of years." - Jerry Garcia / Grateful Dead
"..studying Frank Gambale's Sweep Picking technique enabled me to play the hardest parts of my father's music that he himself didn't play." - Dweezil Zappa
"Frank is splendid and spectacular player...and innovative which is difficult to come by these days. " - Steve Vai
"Ferocious!" - Rolling Stone magazine

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