Jussi Lehtonen is one of the leading figures in Finnish jazz. An internationally acclaimed drummer, composer, bandleader and educator, he has built a distinguished career both as a performing artist and as a dedicated advocate for the development of jazz. His distinctive musical voice combines sensitivity, a deep sense of swing and uncompromising artistry.Throughout his […]

Turku Sea Jazz Festival begins on Wednesday, 29 July and continues until Saturday, 1 August. This year, the four-day festival spreads across the maritime quarter of Forum Marinum, the banks of the Aura River, Ruissalo Boatyard and the island of Seili. The programme features international top artists, leading Finnish jazz musicians, concerts aboard museum ships, […]

The career of jazz legend Eero Koivistoinen is an important part of the history of Finnish jazz. In addition to the evolution of his beloved genre, he has followed developments in the Baltic Sea region. The sounds of the canoeing class underway by the waterfront blend with birdsong and the rustling of the wind as […]

At the end of August, jazz will once again fill Mariehamn as Åland Sea Jazz brings together top Nordic musicians and the late-summer atmosphere of the archipelago. The festival takes place on 20–23 August and offers four days celebrating the many shades of jazz – from intimate encounters to swinging evening concerts and energetic jam […]

On Saturday July 4, in the courtyard of the old Blast Furnace in Dalsbruk, the history of Finnish jazz is celebrated in the unique concert “JAZZ FINLAND 100 – ANDANIA BROUGHT JAZZ TO FINLAND”. Taking the stage is the charismatic Seppo Hovi together with the Classic Jazz Society All Stars ensemble: Antti Sarpila, Vid Šketa, […]