Jazz Finland Live

Tickets 20 €

The engaging and intimate concerts of Estonian musicians, singer-pianist Kadri Voorand and bassist Mihkel Mälgand, cross language and genre boundaries. The gigging duo has performed at several international jazz festivals, such as the ELG London Jazz Festival and the Beijing Nine Gates Jazz Festival, and now in the fall they are coming to Kokkola's ELive Jazz Lounge!

Kadri Voorand is an Estonian singer-songwriter who uniquely combines folk music, folk, jazz and improvised pop in his music. Voorand's storytelling abilities make him one of the most interesting young names in European jazz. Voorand has won almost every award possible in his home country, including the Estonian Music Awards, and has worked with internationally known names such as composer/conductor Kristjan Järve and pop artist NOËP. Since 2020, Voorand has recorded for ACT, one of Europe's top labels.

Award-winning bassist Mihkel Mälgand is one of the most active Estonian bassists, who has collaborated with e.g. With Kurt Elling, Nils Landgren and Dave Liebman. He is also the arranger and co-writer on Voorand's latest album "In Duo with Mihkel Mälgand".

The concert is part of Better Live, a project co-financed by the European Union's Creative Europe program. More info about Better Live -project: www.betterlivemusic.com