The jaZZanti concert series offers interesting and high-quality jazz and improvised music in 10 concerts this autumn.
jaZZanti concerts are mainly held in the cosy Villa Hakasalmi, Mannerheimintie 13B. Our association turns 50 this year and we are celebrating this second time at Helsinki Central Library Oodi on October 15, 2024
More detailed presentations of the bands will be gradually added to our home page www.helsinkijazz.fi/en with advanced ticket sales.
12.8.24 AINON – "Within" album release concert
Aino Juutilainen: cello & compositions, Merimaija Aalto: violin and viola, Milo Linnovaara: saxophones & clarinets & flute, Joonas Leppänen: drums.
5.9.24 Mikko Hassinen: Future Food Factory - album launch concert
Mikko Hassinen: drums & electronics, Max Zenger: alto saxophone & bass clarinet, Mikko Antila: vibraphone and Antti Ahoniemi: double bass. Restaurant Laulumiehet.
2.10.24 Kalle Kalima & Antti Lötjönen duo
Kalle Kalima: guitars and Antti Lötjönen: double bass. The rest of the program will be announced later. Hietsun Paviljonki. Organized in cooperation with Hietsu is Happening! series of events.
15.10.24 Helsinki Jazz's 50th anniversary
Children's jazz concert at 15-16:00 on the 3rd floor Fairy tale mat, Viivi Maria Saarenkylä: accordion, Mikko Innanen: wind instruments and Sami Kontola: percussion. Musical audience presentation: Familiarise oneself with Jazz - Riitta Paakki: electric piano and Antti Lötjönen: double bass.
30.10.24 Mamie Jotax (FR)
Carmen Lefrançois: alto, soprano and baritone saxophone, flute, voice, compositions and Camille Maussion: soprano and tenor saxophone, voice, compositions. In cooperation with Vapaat Äänet agency.
10.11.24 Children's jazz concerts
Viivi Maria Saarenkylä: accordion, Mikko Innanen: wind instruments and Sami Kontola: percussion. Two children's jazz concerts from 14:00 to 17:00. Malmitalo. In cooperation with Etnosoi! festival.
11.11.24 Iro Haarla Ouranos Ensemble
Iro Haarla: piano, compositions; Jone Takamäki: tenor saxophone, Hocchiku (Japanese wooden flute), bali flute, duclar, toppophone; Ulf Krokfors: double bass; Aniida Vesala: drums, percussion and Aija Puurtinen: voice.
2.12.24 Quartet Ajaton – 10th anniversary concert
Mia Simanainen: vocals, Henrik Sandås: bandoneón, Kari Ikonen: moog synthesizer and Aino Juutilainen: cello.
Program changes are possible, updates can be found on our homepage.
Our concerts are supported by the City of Helsinki, Svenska Kulturfonden and Musiikki Suomi LIVE (Music Promotion Foundation).
Concert places:
Villa Hakasalmi, Mannerheimintie 13B, 00100 Helsinki
Malmitalo, Ala-Malmin tori 1, 00700 Helsinki
Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Restaurant Laulumiehet, Hietaniemenkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki
Hietsun Paviljonki, Hiekkarannantie 9, 00100 Helsinki
Pictured is Mia Simanainen, photo by Sakari Puhakka
