G LIVELAB TAMPERE FEBRUARY-MARCH 2024

10.2. Anna Inginmaa & Hypnomen (album release show)
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/anna-inginmaa-hypnomen-album-release-show-652409ff68b18650de4bbb0e/
Inginmaa/Hypnomen is a captivating fusion of psychedelic groove and jazz-infused vocals. Led by Anna Inginmaa, they've created a timeless sound blending vintage 60s-70s melodies, cinematic vibes, and psychedelic echoes.

14.2. Seppo Kantonen Trio
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/seppo-kantonen-trio-655222512da564038c602e89/
Legendary pianist Seppo Kantonen returns to trio format with his new jazz trio together with Markku Ounaskari (drums) and Antti Lötjönen (drums)

22.2. Apollo Artists: Maja Mannila Trio, Peela, Iiro Rantala yms.
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/apollo-artistit-maja-mannila-trio-peela-iiro-ranta-65240ad268b18650de4bd8ff/
Apollo Artistit is a new agency for young talent across genres. On stage, you'll find all the current Apollo Artists: soulful singer Maja Mannila with her trio, soprano Minna-Leena Lahti, who recently made her debut at the Finnish National Opera, poetic pianist Ossi Tanner, fusion jazz's great promise Peela, award-winning violinist Tami Pohjola, and the latest additions, baritone Luke Terence Scott from Scotland, and promising conductor and pianist Mikael Loponen. These young artists offer a showcase of their best skills, complementing each other. The evening will be hosted by none other than Iiro Rantala.

23.2. VIRTA
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/virta-6524f3bb1cba8eaf2e160792/
VIRTA is known for captivating live shows and their unique blend of ambient electronic, Nordic jazz, post-rock, and psychedelia. Their new album "Horros" reflects their evolution, with expanded sound and Finnish vocals. Previous releases like "Hurmos" (2016) garnered critical acclaim.

27.2. Ethan Iverson Trio (US)
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/ethan-iverson-trio-us-6551de6efa93b03815ed0395/
Ethan Iverson's "Technically Acceptable" album on Blue Note Records, set for release on January 19, 2024, provides a modern take on traditional jazz. Collaborating with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Kush Abadey, the pianist explores classic forms with a contemporary twist, reflecting his ongoing musical evolution. Iverson rose to fame as a co-founder of The Bad Plus.

7.3. Masa Orpana Honk + Jazzmuseo
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/masa-orpana-30v-taiteilijajuhla-masa-orpana-honk-j-655233b62da564038c626105/
Masa Orpana celebrates his 30 years as a musician and brings two of his favorites to G Livelab to mark the occasion: Masa Orpana Honk and Jazzmuseo.

17.3. Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio (PA/US)
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/danilo-perez-john-patitucci-adam-cruz-trio-pa-us-65240db168b18650de4c3242/
As a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter, for over three decades Grammy-Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music

19.3. Scott Henderson Trio Karnevel! Tour + Jeff Aug solo (US)
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/scott-henderson-trio-karnevel-tour-jeff-aug-solo-u-653777e85e71da310a6548c8/
Guitar legend Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech / Chick Corea / Joe Zawinul etc.) celebrates the release of his latest album at G Livelab with his trio (Romain Labaye on bass, Archibald Ligonnière on drums) and special guest, guitarist Lina Mastalska. The evening is opened by Jeff Aug (Ape Shifter).

21.3. Iiro Rantala HEL trio (FI/NO/UK)
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/iiro-rantala-hel-trio-fi-no-uk-6551e39cfa93b03815eda511/
Iiro Rantala, a prominent Finnish jazz musician, known for his international acclaim, has formed HEL Trio with drummer Anton Eger from Norway and bassist Conor Chaplin from the UK.