How are the rehearsals of a professional big band like? What kind of final touch-ups are made to the programme before the premiere?

Pianist & composer Seppo Kantonen has written a series of compositions for his beloved wind instrument players and colleagues at UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra – welcome to UMO Helsinki´s rehearsal hall at Cable Factory to hear how the program is fine-tuned! As the rehearsals are kept as authentic as possible, certain parts and passages may be honed a number of times. A conductor will also be present at the rehearsals, directing the orchestra toward the desired sound.

Photo: Minna Hatinen