“Arppa sings captivating stories, which the supple harmony of the jazz trio emphasizes.” – Yle Matti Toivonen Best known for their energetic, improvisation-based performances, Arppa and their band are among the top names in the current Finnish indie...
Karmen Rõivassepp Quartet, perhaps the most ethereal band of the artist presentations, is a vibrant and remarkable jazz quartet that has reached a solid audience in Scandinavia. After their debut released in 2018, the band has been aiming for a breakthrough on the...
Drummer Tatu Rönkkö and guitarist Kalle Kalima played for the first time in the mountains of South Tyrol at the Bolzano Jazz Festival, where they were sent on a blind date gig to the village square with singer Andreas Schaerer. Both had left Finland to live abroad at...
The children’s music band Henna ja Supersankarit (Henna and the Superheroes), taking the stage at the Porvoo Jazz Festival, presents new rhythm-based children’s music that inspires listeners of all ages to sing, dance, play, and laugh. The band’s...
Seppo Kantonen Trio performing at the Art Factory Taidehalli marks pianist Seppo Kantonen’s return to the traditional piano-bass-drums trio. The lineup has been regularly rehearsing since the beginning of 2023 and will continue in the same manner throughout the...
