Jazz Finland Live
Savoy JAZZFest: Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors (US),Savoy-teatteri, helsinki9.3. At 20:00
Tickets 15-67€
Renowned alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett performs at Savoy JAZZFest on Saturday, March 9th.
Top saxophonist Kenny Garrett is a versatile musician whose remarkable career and philosophical attitude have influenced many jazz musicians for several decades. He is known for his cooperation with e.g. Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard and many other top names in jazz.
Kenny Garrett – alto and tenor sax
Keith Brown – piano
Melvis Santa – vocals and keyboards
Corcoran Holt – double bass
Rudy Bird – Percussion
Ronald Bruner – drums
Gigs on the same day in helsinki
Savoy JAZZFest: Shai Maestro & Michael MayoSavoy-teatteri, helsinki9.3. At 18:00
Shai Maestro & Michael Mayo
Tickets: €15 - €57
Star pianist Shai Maestro meets vocal master Michael Mayo in a special concert at Savoy JAZZFest.
Two rarely performing top musicians join forces as star pianist Shai Maestro and vocal talent Michael Mayo take the stage together. In the concert, they will interpret their own compositions as well as jazz standards in a fresh manner.
Michael Mayo, who has performed with Herbie Hancock, Josh Groban, and Becca Stevens, has been heard at venues such as the White House, Hollywood Bowl, and numerous jazz festivals. In 2021, he released his debut album Bones, which was critically acclaimed. Mayo is a masterful vocalist who blends his classical music background with neo-soul, jazz, and pop. Known for his wide vocal range, Mayo impresses not only with his soulful voice but also with his improvisational skills.
