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