Kalle Kalima & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra

Kalle Kalima & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra – KGB Suite

The guitarist and composer Kalle Kalima has been living and working in Berlin for a long time, upholding the reputation of Finnish jazz in Central Europe. Now he returns to perform as soloist with the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, bringing with him a new commissioned work in three movements for guitar and big band.

KBG Suite is inspired by the chilling atmosphere in the agent films of the cold war era. The forces of the dark have only stopped to gather their strength, and the old schemes continue in 2024 with new, digital weapons. The rhythmic texture and polyphonic soundscape of the work is combined in an interesting way with a Lalo Schiffrin-inspired big band sound, and the magnificent soloists of UMO spin their own threads in the web.

Kalima is a prolific composer for smaller ensembles, and he brings a new, fresh perspective from outside the big band circles. He combines influences especially of the 70s with the traditional big band sound.

Ed Partyka conducts the concert.

Espoo Cultural Centre, Louhisali Hall

2.2.2024

18.00, duration is not mentioned, no intermission

Tickets 15-32€ from Lippupiste

This is a club concert, you can enjoy the music together with snacks and a drink. There are restaurant services in the hall, the serving area is restricted. The seats are unnumbered