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SUMMARY:Joonas Haavisto trio
DESCRIPTION:Joonas Haavisto Trio celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new program that brings together Haavisto’s compositions from the trio’s five albums. Pianist Joonas Haavisto is joined by double bassist Antti Lötjönen and drummer Joonas Riippa. \nOver two decades\, the trio has developed a remarkably cohesive sound and achieved wide international recognition\, particularly in Japan\, where they have completed several concert hall tours and performed at events such as the Tokyo Jazz Festival. In June 2022\, the trio embarked on its first U.S. tour\, appearing at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York as well as at the DC Jazz Festival in Washington\, D.C.\, and Rochester International Jazz Festival. \nHaavisto’s compositions balance beautiful melodies\, expansive structures\, and freer passages\, drawing influences not only from jazz tradition but also from classical music and hip-hop. Their distinctive approach to the classic jazz trio format combines confident simplicity with the freshness of Scandinavian jazz\, where interaction between the musicians plays a vital role. \n“Joonas Haavisto is one of the most talented pianists of his generation.” – Der Spiegel\n“World-class trio from Europe.” – Jazz Perspective\n“A supreme Nordic piano trio album.” – Jazz Critiques Magazine \nPhoto: Jari Kivelä \nJoonas Haavisto Trio at Blue Note New York club\nhttps://youtu.be/b7eTgUA6XR4\nJoonas Haavisto Trio at Halosennie­mi\nhttps://youtu.be/sJ8odf5L8bY \nThe concert is supported by City of Helsinki\, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.
URL:https://helsinkijazz.fi/en/events/joonas-haavisto-trio/
LOCATION:Villa Hakasalmi\, Mannerheimintie 13B\, Helsinki\, 00100
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SUMMARY:Mikael Saastamoinen solo
DESCRIPTION:Mikael Saastamoinen performs a selection of compositions on double bass by\, among others\, Wayne Shorter\, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus. \nMikael Saastamoinen is one of the leading figures of contemporary Finnish jazz bass playing\, and he can be heard in groups such as Superposition! and OK:KO as well as in numerous other ensembles and jam sessions. \nThe concert is supported by City of Helsinki\, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.
URL:https://helsinkijazz.fi/en/events/mikael-saastamoinen-solo/
LOCATION:Villa Hakasalmi\, Mannerheimintie 13B\, Helsinki\, 00100
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SUMMARY:Voice Flute Flux
DESCRIPTION:Josefiina Vannesluoma is a jazz vocalist\, flautist and composer who draws inspiration from\, among other things\, languages\, ways of communicating\, visual arts and lingering in cafés. \nIn her solo concert\, Vannesluoma delves into the meeting points between linguistic expression\, singing and flute playing. Her inner dialogue invites the listener into a stream of thoughts and gestures\, where surprising turns become a source of delight. \nVannesluoma’s free expression reflects an open-minded attitude and musical fascinations ranging from jazz traditions and Brazilian music to contemporary classical music. At the jaZZanti concert\, there will also be a world premiere of a composition by Juho Valjakka for Vannesluoma’s voice and flute playing. \nVannesluoma’s debut solo album The Mortal Lease (Flame Jazz Records 2023) was nominated for the Jazz Album of the Year category at the Emma Gala and received excellent reviews in the Finnish media. An active performer and constantly releasing new music\, Vannesluoma also leads the vocal ensemble Signe and makes freely improvised music with American double bassist Kenneth Jimenez. Vannesluoma’s clear\, luminous upper register can likewise be heard on Heräämisen valkea myrsky\, the album by Mikko Sarvanne Garden that won the 2023 Teosto Prize. \n“…the star of the evening was vocalist Josefiina Vannesluoma\, who at times sounded like an opera singer and often adopted very different characters with her voice. In her wildest moments\, she carried out entire conversations all by herself in completely invented languages\, whose intonation\, timing and richness of colour were simply jaw-dropping\, and also truly delightful to witness —”\n– Telakka Jazz 2023 concert review by Jussi Niemi / Soundi.fi\, 14 January 2023 \n“Vannesluoma’s supple phrasing\, impeccably beautiful articulation and consistently bright tone set her interpretations soaring.”\n– Turun Sanomat\, 12 November 2023 \nPhoto: Sakari Puhakka \nThe concert is supported by City of Helsinki\, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://helsinkijazz.fi/en/events/voice-flute-flux/
LOCATION:Villa Hakasalmi\, Mannerheimintie 13B\, Helsinki\, 00100
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SUMMARY:Impérial Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Damien Sabatier: alto and sopranino saxophones\nHugues Mayot: tenor saxophone\nJoachim Florent: double bass\nAntonin Leymarie: drums \nThe driving forces behind the ensemble are the two saxophonists Damien Sabatier and Gérald Chevillon\, who also founded Impérial Quartet in 2010. At the jaZZanti concert\, however\, Chevillon will be replaced by the outstanding saxophonist Hugues Mayot\, who performs\, among others\, with the French National Jazz Orchestra. \nOn their fifth album\, Imperial Quartet continues to explore the folk traditions of Central Europe and the regions shaped by the Danube. As a cultural thread\, the river symbolizes cycles\, encounters\, and the blending of Eastern and Western cultures. \nThe quartet draws from vernacular traditions—Balkan\, Hungarian\, Romani\, and klezmer music—highlighting their emotional depth and rhythmic richness. Modality\, asymmetrical time signatures\, and virtuosity intertwine in a free musical language nourished by improvisation. Melodies are reshaped\, fused\, and reimagined with intention in a contemporary form. \nFunctioning as a true laboratory for experimental work with sound and rhythm\, the ensemble composes and arranges collectively in search of an organic sonic palette. Alternating between introspective softness and powerful bursts of energy\, Dunav Magika is a poetic and magical sonic journey in which jazz enters into dialogue with the living memory of European cultures. \nPhoto: Istvan Meszaros \nSoul Diaspora\, Impérial Quartet\nhttps://youtu.be/atNvGQz1OR4 \nThe concert is supported by City of Helsinki\, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.
URL:https://helsinkijazz.fi/en/events/imperial-quartet/
LOCATION:Villa Hakasalmi\, Mannerheimintie 13B\, Helsinki\, 00100
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SUMMARY:Eero Koivistoinen and Reiska Laine 80th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:Two legends of Finnish jazz in a celebratory concert at the Savoy Theatre \nSaxophonist and composer Eero Koivistoinen and drummer Reino “Reiska” Laine\, both celebrating their 80th birthdays\, are among the pioneers of Finnish jazz. The actively performing musicians will celebrate their long and versatile careers in a concert at the Savoy Theatre on October 28. \nThe first half of the concert features Reiska Laine’s sextet\, with Koivistoinen and Laine joined on stage by Jari Perkiömäki (saxophone)\, Mikko “Gunu” Karjalainen (trumpet)\, Olli Ahvenlahti (piano)\, and Filemon von Numers (double bass). The program includes Koivistoinen’s own compositions as well as works by great jazz masters such as Miles Davis and John Coltrane\, also marking their centennial anniversaries. \nAfter the intermission\, the Sibelius Academy Big Band\, conducted by Bianca Rantala\, takes the stage. Together with Eero Koivistoinen\, the ensemble performs his compositions from different decades as well as his arrangement of John Coltrane’s classic Equinox. \nListen to Eero Koivistoinen\nListen to Reiska Laine \nWelcome to celebrate Finnish jazz as part of the Jazz in Finland 100! \nDuration approx. 2.5 hours\, including intermission. \nStalls: K-18 licensed serving area. Balcony: no age restriction\, no alcohol service. \nThe concert is organised in cooperation by Savoy Theatre and Helsinki Jazz Association. \nPhoto: Sakari Puhakka
URL:https://helsinkijazz.fi/en/events/eero-koivistoinen-and-reiska-laine-80th-anniversary-concert/
LOCATION:Savoy Theatre\, Kasarmikatu 46-48\, Helsinki\, 00130\, Suomi
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261031T190000
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SUMMARY:Helsinki Jazz Association’s jaZZanti Concert Series – Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:The jaZZanti concert series offers an inspiring selection of high-quality jazz and improvised music in thirteen concerts during the spring of 2026.\nThe concerts take place mainly in the cozy Villa Hakasalmi\, Mannerheimintie 13B. We continue our collaboration with the Hietsu is Happening! series and will present a joint concert on March 16.\nThe year 2026 marks one hundred years since jazz symbolically arrived in Finland with the ship Andania. This makes it a historical centenary for Finnish jazz – Jazz Finland 100 jubilee year. Helsinki Jazz is also part of the celebration: one anniversary concert will take place in spring\, with more to follow in autumn. The Jazz Finland 100 campaign is coordinated by the Finnish Jazz Federation.\nTickets for Hakasalmi Villa concerts:\nStandard ticket €22; pensioners\, the unemployed\, and members of Helsinki Jazz Association €17; students €14; “friends ticket” for two €34. Advance tickets are available through the Helsinki Jazz website\, priced the same as tickets at the door. \nMore detailed information about the ensembles will be gradually added. \n07.01.26 Pauli Lyytinen Rabbit Hole –Album Release Concert\nPauli Lyytinen: saxophone\, EWI\, drum machine\, live electronics; Andreas Løwe (NO): piano\, synthesizer\, live electronics and Tatu Rönkkö: drums and percussion (substituting Julian Sartorius\, who plays on the album). \n09.02.26 Jimi Ahlroos Quartet\nJimi Ahlroos: saxophones; Rafa Postel: trumpet; Tuomo Purhonen: double bass and Mooses Kuloniemi: drums. \n23.2.02.26 Eero Ojanen\, Heikki Nikula & Antti Lötjönen – Jazz Suomi 100\nEero Ojanen: piano; Heikki Nikula: bass clarinet and Antti Lötjönen: double bass. \n09.03.26 Mikko Pettinen Why Not\nJoakim Berghäll: baritone saxophone\, bass clarinet\, cello; Mikko Pettinen: trumpet\, flugelhorn\, cornet\, vocals\, effects\, keyboards; Vesa Ojaniemi: double bass\, electronics and Tuomas Timonen: drums\, electronics. \n16.03.26 Saga and Jarmo Saari Solu & Antti Lötjönen\nSAGA – Tapani Rinne: bass clarinet; Uffe Krokfors: double bass and Markku Ounaskari: drums. Jarmo Saari Solu & Antti Lötjönen – Jarmo Saari; guitars and Antti Lötjönen: double bass. The concert is presented in collaboration with the Hietsu is Happening! concert series at the Hietsu Pavilion. \n13.04.26 Jussi Reijonen: sayr: salt | thirst\nJussi Reijonen: acoustic guitar. \n04.05.26 Eero Savela Quartet\nEero Savela: trumpet; Seppo Kantonen: Wurlizer electric piano; Joonas Leppänen: drums and Eero Tikkanen: double bass. \n11.0526 Baumann – Pietilä – Soo\nFranziska Baumann (CH): voice and live electronics; Esa Pietilä: tenor saxophone and live electronics and Mart Soo (EE): electric guitar and live electronics. \n18.05.26 Juho Valjakka Trio – Album Release Concert – Lines in Patterns\nJuho Valjakka: piano; Oskari Siirtola: double bass and Anssi Tirkkonen: drums. \n01.06.26 Joonas Haavisto trio\nJoonas Haavisto: piano; Antti Lötjönen: double bass and Joonas Riippa: drums. \n08.06.26 Mikael Saastamoinen soolo\nMikael Saastamoinen: double bass. \n15.06.26 Josefiina Vannesluoma soolo\nJosefiina Vannesluoma: flute and voice. \n20.07.26 Impérial Quartet (FR) “Dunav Magica”\nDamien Sabatier: alto and sopranino saxophones; Gérald Chevillon: tenor saxophone; Joachim Florent: double bass and Antonin Leymarie: drums. \nPlease note that program changes are possible. \nThe concerts are supported by City of Helsinki\, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation. \nPhoto: Josefiina Vannesluoma by Sakari Puhakka
URL:https://helsinkijazz.fi/en/events/helsinki-jazz-associations-jazzanti-concert-series-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Villa Hakasalmi\, Mannerheimintie 13B\, Helsinki\, 00100
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