In this lunchtime concert, UMO Helsinki Ensemble interprets Cannonball Adderley’s (USA 1926–1975) best-known pieces from joyful and yet bluesy hard bop to soul jazz. You’ll hear Adderley’s classics such as the real soul jazz anthem Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, the elegant swing classic Jeannine and one of the most memorable blues-jazz themes, Work Song.
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 saxophonist Jouni Järvelä, who also leads the ensemble.
Duration 1 hour.
UMO Helsinki Ensemble – Joy Cannon
Jouni Järvelä, sax, lead
Mikko Pettinen, trumpet
Kirmo Lintinen, piano
Ville Herrala, bass
Markus Ketola, drums
Please note! The admission is free but it is recommendable to book a ticket in advance at the Savoy Theatre box office (0 €) or Lippu.fi webshop (0 €). At Lippu.fi stores commission is 3 € / order, at R-kioski 3 € / order + 1 € / ticket. Max. 2 tickets / booking. Larger group bookings directly from Savoy. Entry with an advance ticket until 11:50. After this, any empty seats will be filled with customers without tickets. Please arrive early for the doors will be closed once the concert has started.
Production: Savoy Theatre & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra
Photo: Olli Nurmi