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Jimi Ahlroos is a saxophonist and composer originally from Oulu, who performs actively with his own ensembles and can also be heard as a member of the groups Peela and Unitet. In Ahlroos’ music, influences from blues and rock are strongly present alongside a modern jazz vocabulary. Ahlroos made his debut as a bandleader and […]

Pauli Lyytinen: saxophone, ewi, drum machine, live electronics Andreas Løwe: piano, synthesiser, live electronics Tatu Rönkkö: drums and percussion (substituting for Julian Sartorius, who performs on the album) Rabbit Hole is an international trio led by saxophonist Pauli Lyytinen, where the musical visions of three creative and bold explorers come together. The group’s debut album […]

Kadi Vija 3 is a new band from Helsinki, whose music includes wind instrument trio jazz from the 50s and 60s. Singer Kadi Vija acts as the so-called wind player in the band, who uses her voice instrumentally and wordlessly. Vija's compositions are short melodies, around which there is plenty of space to improvise and […]

Tatu Rönkkö (b.1983) is a percussionist and sound artist who combines everyday objects, drums and electronics in an original and hypnotic way in his improvised solo concerts. The jaZZanti concert will feature new electro-acoustic experiments. Photo: Johanna Hjorth The concert is supported by City of Helsinki, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.

Nemat Battah: vocals, oud Kari Ikonen: piano, with Maqiano™ microtuner Abdissa “Mamba” Assefa: percussion This line-up consists of three adventurous musicians from very different geographical and musical backgrounds. Having just released their first album “Al-Bahr” on the German label Nordic Notes, the band is captivating with its completely unique music, wide tonal palette, refined ensemble […]

The Japanese pianist Yoko Miura yearly visits Europe to perform, and this time she will also make a stop in Finland. Among her musical companions are Gianni Mimmo, Lawrence Cassery, Mia Zabelka (jaZZanti 2019), Charlie Collins, Derek Saw, , Teppo Hauta-aho, Olavi Louhivuori, Antti Lötjönen. More recently, she has also performed with the Swedish musicians […]