Composer, arranger and chief conductor of the legendary hybrid orchestra Metropole Orkest Jules Buckley is one of the world’s most sought-after genre alchemists. He grew up listening to his father’s “really cool” record collection: “Music was playing all the time.”

In this evening’s concert, Buckley cooks up the music of his idol Quincy Jones as served by the HPO and UMO, featuring dazzling soloists. 

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra   

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra 

Jules Buckley, conductor 

Soloists:

Vula Malinga  

Emma Smith  

Rob De Nijs  

Brendan Reilly  

Holly Petrie  

Photo: Ryu Voelkel