Jazz Finland Live

Kimmo Pohjonen (accordion) and Eric Echampard (drums) joined forces already in 2000 with the goal to make totally improvised music, live on stage with no rehearsals. They have succeeded in their aim to ride the edge of melody, counterpoint, energy and tension as proven by the enthusiastic audiences at each performance, as well as by the satisfaction and exhilaration of the two players.

After a long pause, Kimmo and Eric are heading with enthusiasm to new common performances in Spring of 2025.

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The Héctor Lepe Quartet, known for blending Latin American musical elements with the language of modern jazz, will embark on a Jazz Federation tour in March. The quartet, led by the acclaimed young guitarist Héctor Lepe, will perform in Turku, Kotka, Savonlinna, Joensuu, and Kuopio.

Héctor Lepe Quartet delivers fresh and vibrant music that allows space for each member’s unique personality to shine. Joining guitarist and bandleader Héctor Lepe are Finland’s top-tier jazz talents: saxophonist Max Zenger, bassist Juuso Rinta, and drummer Teemu Mustonen. The group, composed of Lepe’s favorite musicians, takes listeners on a journey through the mystical legends and landscapes of Mexico.

Released by Flame Jazz Records in spring 2023, Pedro’s Dream is Héctor Lepe’s debut album as both a bandleader and a composer. The album has received widespread critical acclaim.

Jazz – heard and seen!

Finnish Jazz Federation’s essential form of operation is national touring. The annual touring activities enable approximately 100 concerts in 40 different locations all over Finland. The concerts mainly take place in their member organizations. Tours include both in-house productions and collaborations with external producers.

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Multi-award-winning British saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz emerged on the international stage to critical acclaim with her first release on the prestigious ACT label at the age of just 21. Now, after making her debut on many of Europe's most important stages and festival lineups, including Ronnie Scott's, Cadogan Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, Burghausen Jazz Festival and more, she has sown the seeds of a major career, and become known as one of the leading artists of her generation.

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