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...
Sara Decker is a contemporary jazz vocalist and composer, specializing in merging popstyles with improvisational jazz artistry. Known for her subtle tone, impressive range and heartfelt story-telling she has been acknowledged with numerous music awards andnominations...
Porvoo Jazz Festival collaborates with the Taimi Award and offers the winner the opportunity to step on the concert stage. The Jazz Federation’s new annual Taimi Award is given to a young musician, and in 2023 it was won by Joonatan Henriksson. With the award,...
