11.5.2023
The composing contest got 76 participants from 24 countries
The judges are Nikki Iles, Eero Koivistoinen and Ed Partyka The Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest, organized every other year by UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and the Finnish Big Band Association, received a record number of ...
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21.4.2023
New joint album from UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and Nina Mya is now out
The jazz singer Nina Mya and UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra have released their joint album Searching My Soul on April 21, 2023 (in digital format only). The album is part of the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra’s Great Voices series, dedicated to ...
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23.2.2023
Henriika Steidel-Luoto appointed as the substitute of general manager of the UMO Foundation
Henriika Steidel-Luoto (b. 1991) has been appointed as the substitute of general manager of the UMO Foundation, which runs the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra. Henriika Steidel-Luoto is a versatile professional of music and culture with extensive ...
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6.2.2023
Max Zenger appointed as the 2nd alto saxophonist of the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra
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10.1.2023
The Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest will be held again in 2023
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20.5.2022
Let’s Festival in summer 2022: Torino Jazz Festival, Lahti Organ Festival, Flow Festival, Helsinki Festival & Allas Sea Pool
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