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Jazz-Espa: Varre Vartiainen Trio,Espan lava, helsinki26.7. At 15:00
Varre Vartiainen Trio
JAZZ-ESPA 2022
AT 15.00 VARRE VARTIAINEN TRIO
Varre Vartiainen – guitar, Timo Hirvonen – bass, Jussi Lehtonen – drums
”Jazz Guitar - Rock Attitude!” This slogan describes Varre Vartiainen’s effervescent persona and guitarism to a tee. His versatility as a player, paired with his rock and roll attitude, have created a solid base for a career inhabiting both rock and jazz scenes in an exceptional way. Released last spring, Vartiainen’s new album Almost Standards is stylistically closer to traditional jazz expression.
Gigs on the same day in helsinki
JAZZ-ESPA 2022
AT 13.00 ODD BREW
Santeri Kaipiainen – keyboard, Vili Kallonen – drums, Aapo Nieminen – guitar, Aki Saira – alto and soprano saxophone, Hanna Turunen – bass
Founded in Jyväskylä in 2015, Odd Brew is a fusion ensemble collecting musical ingredients from genres such as progressive rock, mainstream pop, classical music, folk music, and traditional music of West Africa. All ingredients are thoroughly marinated in jazz enzymes, maturing into a surprising and boisterous concoction. Keyboard player Santeri Kaipiainen is responsible for the ensemble’s original compositions and new arrangements of borrowed material. The quintet serves up a brew which is best enjoyed with fresh ears.
Jazz-Espa: RAOUL BJÖRKENHEIM TRIADEspan lava, helsinki26.7. At 17:30
JAZZ-ESPA 2022
AT 17.30 RAOUL BJÖRKENHEIM TRIAD
Raoul Björkenheim - guitar, Jori Huhtala – double bass, Ilmari Heikinheimo - drums
Raoul Björkenheim Triad proposes an expressionist musical direction for the jazz guitar trio, fusing visceral energy with a nordic melodic lyricism. Compositions by the guitarist allow a multitude of interpretations, encouraging the musicians to follow non-linear paths towards the unexpected. The trio also creates purely improvised sections which go right to the edge. Triad released its aptly-titled debut CD “Beyond” in 2017.
