Jazz Finland Live

Formed by singer Mia Simanainen, Quartet Ajaton is an ensemble of cutting edge musicians from a variety of backgrounds who seamlessly weave their talents. The enigmatic sound of the ensemble is probably unlike anything else in the world! The quartet’s new repertoire, on the other hand, contains iconic compositions from our Finnish culture – tangos, Sibelius, folk songs and cattle calls all ring out, dance about and growl. The music smoulders hot and cools, getting hearts pumping.

Stylistically, Quartet Ajaton is a trailblazer, and its ten-year journey will culminate in an album release in 2026. The group’s third long-play album, Fin, emphasises the domestic origin of the music, which is especially apropos for the Jazz in Finland 100 anniversary year. As with the ensemble’s previous releases Elixir (Eclipse Music 2016) and Early Music in the Latest Way (Alba Records 2020), rules were made to be broken. The songs are sung in Finnish, Swedish and English. 

Duration 1 h 30 min, incl. intermission

_{In 2026, it will be 100 years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland with the ship Andania. The year thus marks a historic centenary celebration for Finnish jazz: Jazz in Finland 100. The anniversary highlights Finnish jazz and its artists both in Finland and abroad, celebrating jazz as part of Finland’s cultural heritage. The Jazz in Finland 100 campaign is coordinated by the Finnish Jazz Federation.}

Open event

Standard ticket: 32 €
Pensioner: 26 €
Student, unemployment: 13 €
Price includes service fee
Tickets at the door 34 € / 28 € / 14 €

Concert intro at 18:15

Aili Ikonen is known for her luminescent vocals and touching compositions. Now her enchanting songs meet with the string orchestra, as Ikonen shares the stage with her own ensemble and Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra!

Aili Ikonen, vocals
Mikko Pellinen, double bass
Janne Toivonen, trumpet and flugelhorn
William Suvanne, saxophones and flute
Tuomas J. Turunen, piano
Mikko Arlin, drums

_{In 2026, it will be 100 years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland with the ship Andania. The year thus marks a historic centenary celebration for Finnish jazz: Jazz in Finland 100. The anniversary highlights Finnish jazz and its artists both in Finland and abroad, celebrating jazz as part of Finland’s cultural heritage. The Jazz in Finland 100 campaign is coordinated by the Finnish Jazz Federation.}

Open event

Tickets 30 €, members 25 €, students 15 €
Payment at the door: cash or MobilePay
Table reservations in advance: ylistarojazz@outlook.com /0505543964

Mikko Innanen, Ville Herrala and Joonas Riippa's improvisational powertrio PLOP is a ensemble with a sense of humour. Freedom is not just rhetoric for the trio but a reality. PLOP is a band one must both hear and SEE!

_{In 2026, it will be 100 years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland with the ship Andania. The year thus marks a historic centenary celebration for Finnish jazz: Jazz in Finland 100. The anniversary highlights Finnish jazz and its artists both in Finland and abroad, celebrating jazz as part of Finland’s cultural heritage. The Jazz in Finland 100 campaign is coordinated by the Finnish Jazz Federation.}

Open event