In this concert, the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra brings in new talent from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ music degree program in its ranks and soloists. Professionals and students practice and play side by side.
The concert features big band classics and beloved jazz standards from the 1950s and 1960s, from the most creative and skilled writers of their era: Quincy Jones, Neal Hefti, Thad Jones and Frank Foster among others. There will be dynamic big band jazz and sparkling young soloists. UMO and young talents are guided and conducted by Mikko Hassinen.
Metropolia’s students are Veera Aliska (vocals), Rebecca Ekman (trumpet), Elina Kardén (vocals), Chiara Orlandi (vocals) ja Rene Willman (guitar).
The concert is part of UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra’s audience outreach and cooperation with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
Free entry, registration by email: musiikki (at) metropolia.fi on Thu 16th January at the latest.
Note! The same concert set will be played the next day at the Savoy Theatre, more detailed information see here.
Olli Nurmi took the photo at last year’s Metropolia’s new talents concert and trumpeter Oiva Haapamäki.