Lunchtime concert: UMO Helsinki Ensemble – The Blues and the Abstract Truth – Led by Jouni Järvelä

CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.

The theme of the lunch concert at the Savoy Theatre on Tuesday 21.11. changes. Instead of the Chet Baker Tribute, we will hear some blues. Purchased tickets are valid as is.

In the spotlight of this concert is one of the essential post-bop jazz albums, The Blues and the Abstract Truth, released in 1961.

American saxophonist and composer Oliver Nelson (1932–1975) gathered together the greatest jazz musicians of his time: Eric Dolphy, Paul Chambers, Freddie Hubbard, Bill Evans, George Barrow and Roy Haynes. The acclaimed septet album is known of its unique compositions and arrangements, and the opening track Stolen Moments quickly became a jazz standard. As the name implies, the album’s compositions are based on the structures and moods of blues. Now the album is interpreted by UMO Helsinki Ensemble, which is a smaller musical group assembled from the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra. The 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 lead saxophonist Jouni Järvelä, who also leads the ensemble.

Jouni Järvelä, tenor sax and lead
Max Zenger, alto sax
Mikko Mäkinen, bari sax
Tero Saarti, trumpet
Kirmo Lintinen, piano
Filemon von Numers, bass
Markus Ketola, drums

Duration 1 hour.

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. 6 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.

Photo: Olli Nurmi