Jazz Finland Live

Tickets: 25/20 € + order fee (starting at 1.50 €), lippu.fi

"Nature must remain wilderness, because it tells us who we are and what we should be." - Sakari Topelius

As the writer and poet Sakari Topelius (1818-1898) urges us to cherish untouched nature and seek a deeper connection to life within it, so does the folk-jazz trio Hot Heros. The compositions by saxophonist Sami Sippola and bassist Ville Rauhala create a captivating, melodic landscape; often tranquil, but with an intense inner flame at its core. The band's music invites you to breathe and listen to the sounds of the forest. Pianist/composer Iro Haarla's elegance brings brilliance to the ensemble and firmly grounds their playing in the tradition of Nordic improvised music that draws from a deep connection to nature.

Iro Haarla, piano
Sami Sippola, tenor saxophone
Ville Rauhala, double bass
Janne Tuomi, drums

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GRANDE FINALE! The comedian, presenter and Finnish sweet heart Ernest Lawson and the one-man band Sam Weckman have delighted audiences all over Finland with their music-based comedy show Hymypoika. The tour culminates spectacularly together with the 17 musicians of the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, lifting their music to new heights and dimensions.

Come and witness the result of combining stand up and music with a really grande jazz orchestra! We promise you an evening full of laughter.

The song lyrics are written by Ernest Lawson and the music by Sam Weckman. The arrangements for UMO are made by Pessi Levanto, known for his film scores. The unique and unforgettable show is conducted by Ed Partyka.

Nota bene: the show is in Finnish.

The duration is around 2,5 h, including intermission.

The show is recommended for ages 15 years and older.

Ernest Lawson has amused and entertained the Finnish people for many years in popular Finnish TV programs like Putous and Tanssii Tähtien Kanssa. Besides his work on TV, the multi-talent has performed around a thousand times on different comedy stages. Ernest’s self-deprecating and always topical humour draws from among other things middle age, parenthood and the biggest phenomenons of the 2020’s.

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra is the only professional orchestra in Finland specialised in jazz and new rhythm-oriented music. The big band of 16 musicians plays about 100 concerts every year in Finland and abroad. The orchestra plays a diverse range of modern music that is on the pulse of the times. The programme varies from jazz to soul and classical music, mixing old and new in surprising way, from children to senior citizens. www.umohelsinki.fi

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