Kicking off the season, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra pays a visit to the event Loviisan Wanhat Talot (The Olde Houses of Loviisa), which showcases the historical buildings of the city. UMO Helsinki will give a show at the charming outdoor veranda of the restaurant Loviisan Kappeli on 24 August 2019.

For this afternoon concert, conductor Ville Vannemaa has curated a programme that respects the history and atmosphere of the delightful old villa. The emphasis will be on laid-back, airy and swinging tunes from two cornerstones of the big band canon: Count Basie and Duke Ellington. The programme will comprise such evergreen character pieces as Basie Straight Ahead, Lil’Darlin’, Cute, Half the Fun and Take the A-Train.

Concert belongs to AUF concert series.