UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra
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Vaasan kaupunginteatteri
Vaasan kaupunginteatteri / Suuri näyttämö
Pitkäkatu 53,65100 Vaasa puh. 06 3253961
In its 50th anniversary season, the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra is taking jazz to the Finnish-Swedish regions of the country with the support of The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland. In March, UMO will perform in Mariehamn, Vaasa and Kokkola after several years.
Prepare yourself for a night of surprising and inspiring sounds, challenging the customary and traditional big band sound! The musicians of the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra are known for their wide range, and in this concert, they stretch and reexamine the boundaries of big band music under the baton of conductor Mikko Hassinen. The guest artists are the baritone saxophonist Pepa Päivinen, retired from UMO and known as an avant-garde trailblazer of free jazz, as well as the unique voice talent, jazz singer, and cellist Anni Elif. The name UMO comes from the Finnish words Uuden Musiikin Orkesteri, meaning orchestra for new music, and in this concert, the focus is tightly on new music. This is a night of bravery, experimentation, and creativity – follow along!
The concert is part of UMO’s 50th anniversary season. Duration 2 h, including intermission.