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Two legends of Finnish jazz in a celebratory concert at the Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Saxophonist and composer Eero Koivistoinen<\/strong> and drummer Reino \u201cReiska\u201d Laine<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

The first half of the concert features Reiska Laine\u2019s sextet, with Koivistoinen and Laine joined on stage by Jari Perki\u00f6m\u00e4ki<\/strong> (saxophone), Mikko \u201cGunu\u201d Karjalainen<\/strong> (trumpet), Olli Ahvenlahti<\/strong> (piano), and Filemon von Numers<\/strong> (double bass). The program includes Koivistoinen\u2019s own compositions as well as works by great jazz masters such as Miles Davis<\/strong> and John Coltrane<\/strong>, also marking their centennial anniversaries.<\/p>\n

After the intermission, the Sibelius Academy Big Band<\/strong>, conducted by Bianca Rantala<\/strong>, takes the stage. Together with Eero Koivistoinen, the ensemble performs his compositions from different decades as well as his arrangement of John Coltrane\u2019s classic Equinox.<\/p>\n

Listen to Eero Koivistoinen<\/a>
\nListen to Reiska Laine<\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome to celebrate Finnish jazz as part of the Jazz in Finland 100!<\/p>\n

Duration approx. 2.5 hours, including intermission.<\/p>\n

Stalls: K-18 licensed serving area. Balcony: no age restriction, no alcohol service.<\/p>\n

The concert is organised in cooperation by Savoy Theatre and Helsinki Jazz Association.<\/p>\n

Photo: Sakari Puhakka<\/p>\n

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