OH YEAH: Charles Mingus 100th Anniversary Concert

This year it is 100 years since the bassist / composer Charles Mingus was born. The band consisting of domestic jazz tops OH YEAH will celebrate this by performing Mingus’ music at a jaZZanti concert at the restaurant Laulumiehet on 14 June.

Charles Mingus (1922-1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, orchestra conductor and pianist who is considered one of the most important musicians in the history of jazz.

The band wants to support heirs who dominate Mingus’ musical heritage, and part of each gage will be given to Let My Children Hear Music.

The ensemble:
Mikael Saastamoinen: double bass
Kalevi Louhivuori: trumpet
Johannes Sarjasto: alto saxophone
Ukko Heinonen: tenor saxophone
Juha Kortehisto: trombone
Arto Ikävalko: piano
Ville Luukkonen: drums

Graphics: Olivia Twist

The concert is supported by City of Helsinki, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.