Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra performs at the Topelius-sali of Sipoo in October 2025. During its anniversary season, the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra brings jazz to the Finnish-Swedish regions of the country with the support of the Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland.
What makes UMO of today into UMO? This concert gives voice to those who are part of the everyday life of UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and who contribute to the current sound of the orchestra. We focus on UMO’s current musicians as well as the composers writing the music that the orchestra plays, namely the visionary big band arrangers and composers of today. The concert programme reflects the identity of the current UMO and the uniquely high calibre of the orchestra’s soloists. Mikko Hassinen conducts the concert, guiding UMO and the fabulous soloists from the orchestra, whose compositions are premiered this evening in arrangements commissioned for the club night. The concert opens the door to UMO’s inner circle and casts the spotlight on the faces and voices making UMO exactly what it is – a living, breathing and constantly evolving nexus of jazz power.
The concert is part of UMO’s 50th anniversary season. Duration 2 hours, including an intermission.
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra – The Greatest Feats since 1975. Get ready to groove as we mark 50 years of achievements and mastery in jazz! UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary season from summer 2025 to spring 2026. Throughout these decades, the orchestra has been at the forefront of Finnish jazz. Over the years, UMO has recorded over 60 albums, received Yrjö and Emma prizes, and even a Grammy nomination. The orchestra has shared the stage with international jazz stars as well as Finnish artists. One thing remains constant: the core of UMO is in new music. Join us for our anniversary season to look back on the past and celebrate our achievements, all while keeping our eyes firmly on the exciting future ahead. Come and celebrate together with the UMO! www.umohelsinki.fi