Villa Hakasalmi

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. In 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 […]

Mikael Saastamoinen performs a selection of compositions on double bass by, among others, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus. Mikael 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 […]

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. Over two decades, the trio has developed a remarkably cohesive sound and achieved wide international recognition, particularly in Japan, where […]

The jaZZanti concert series offers an inspiring selection of high-quality jazz and improvised music in thirteen concerts during the spring of 2026. The 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. The year 2026 marks […]

Known for his creative and visionary playing and refined pianism, Juho Valjakka is among the most sought-after young Finnish jazz pianists. Over the course of his career, Valjakka has performed with leading ensembles (including Lassy–Eskola Nordic Stew, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, Riikka Keränen, and Tuomas Paukku Scription) and appeared at major Finnish festivals as well […]

Trio Pietilä–Baumann–Soo brings together three distinctive and highly individual artists from the European experimental music scene: Finnish saxophonist and composer Esa Pietilä, Swiss vocalist and sound artist Franziska Baumann, and Estonian guitarist and improviser Mart Soo. Their music unfolds at the intersection of contemporary chamber music and free improvisation. Combining extended instrumental and vocal techniques, […]