
- 28.10.2023
UMO Helsinki Ensemble – Dixieland
Led by Kasperi Sarikoski
Sat 28 October 2023 at 5 pm // Topeliussali, Sipoo
The opening of Sipoo’s Topelius Hall (Topeliusali) is celebrated with a free concert for the local residents!
This concert features early 20th century classics from New Orleans jazz pioneers such as King Oliver’s Snake Rag, Jelly Roll Morton’s Black Bottom Stomp and Louis Armstrong’s Potato Head Blues.
The UMO Helsinki Ensemble is a smaller musical group assembled from the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, whose musicians have a long career both in the ranks of the UMO and in numerous individual projects. The program for the concert was planned by trombonist Kasperi Sarikoski, who also leads the ensemble.
Duration 1 hour.
UMO Helsinki Ensemble:
Kasperi Sarikoski, trombone and lead
Timo Paasonen, trumpet
Mikko Mäkinen, clarinet
Kirmo Lintinen, piano
Hector Lepe, guitar/banjo
Vesa Ojaniemi, bass
Anssi Tirkkonen, drums
Organizer: Sipoo municipality’s cultural services
Photo: Olli Nurmi