Jazz Finland Live

Jazz-Espa is an urban festival produced by the Finnish Jazz Federation, focusing on Finnish jazz music. The event presents a diverse and contemporary selection of top names in Finnish jazz as well as young promising talents to a broad audience.

The band's lineup includes top names in Finnish jazz and rhythm & blues, known from various contexts. The band's repertoire consists mainly of 1950s rhythm & blues, interspersed with amazing interpretations of jazz classics spiced up with wild scat solos. In its day, this music was the hit material of the time.

The band's authentic and immediate approach tempts the audience to dance, sing, and enjoy the music as if they were at a jazz party in the 1950s!

Jay Kortehisto - vocals & trombone

Lasse Sirkko - bass

Valtteri Pöyhönen - guitar

Thomas Rönnholm – drums

Pope Puolitaival – saxophone

The concert is organized in collaboration with Concert Centre Finland.

Picture: Milka Alanen

Open event

Jazz-Espa is an urban festival produced by the Finnish Jazz Federation, focusing on Finnish jazz music. The event presents a diverse and contemporary selection of top names in Finnish jazz as well as young promising talents to a broad audience.

Megasakki is a rhythmic children's music band that released its debut album "Siili beatboksaa" in February 2022. The playful and entertaining music draws joy from rhythm and fun lyrics. The Emma-awarded band is sure to get everyone dancing! The concert is full of magic and sparkle!

During the summer of 2024, the concert will also feature treats from the upcoming album.

Säihky Suojeluskeiju - Annika Tepponen - vocals

Tea Telepaatti - Elina Arlin - vocals

Arvo Tarkka - Vesa Ojaniemi - bass, vocals

Aake Aikapoika - Anssi Tirkkonen - drums, vocals, electronics

The concert is organized in collaboration with Concert Centre Finland.

Picture: Jetro Sarín

Open event

Free entry

Into Koponen’s Peace-album release gig.

Into Koponen gtr
Pasi Hiltula keys
Teijo Jämsä drs
Petrus Yli-Tepsa bass

Open event

Tickets 25€ adults, 15€ children

Pargas, Finland – The vibrant and rhythmic sounds of Afro-Brazilian and Nordic jazz will come alive at the highly anticipated Bossajazzfestival 2024, scheduled for the 3rd of August. This unique festival, the first of its kind in Finland, celebrates the rich musical traditions of Bossa Nova and Afro-Brazilian culture.

Performers

Ensemble Senegal: Cheikh Cissokho and his talented ensemble

Fig Fable: Ville Vihko, Karri Kerkelä, Jari Riitala, and Lubena Nova

United Jazz Trio: Rickard Malmsten, Jim Schneider, and Jan Heidenberg

Pille-Rite Rei & BossaJazzFestival Band: United Jazz Trio, Cromadinho & Dzakali

Open event

Open event

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