SOLD OUT: Antti Sarpila 60th Anniversary Concert

Antti Sarpila celebrates his 60-year musical journey with a festive concert at the Savoy Theatre

Antti will be joined on stage by a large group of his friends from the music industry. We will hear a series of performances from Finland’s best jazz musicians. He has had the pleasure of performing with some of these musicians since the early days of his career, while others are new acquaintances he has made in recent years. The show will feature a wide range of music from Antti’s long and varied music career.

The rhythm section, of course, consists of members of Antti’s own band – the Antti Sarpila Swing Band. Janne Hovi’s master-class piano playing won’t leave anyone cold. With the bass, Wade Mikkola creates a solid foundation for others to build on easily, and Thomas Rönnholm behind the drums is a sure bet for rhythmic fireworks.

The guest list includes absolute masters of their instruments: Mikko Pettinen (trumpet), Joonatan Rautio (tenor sax) and Kasperi Sarikoski (trombone), who prove that the jazz tradition is in good hands. Pianist Seppo Hovi, who made jazz known to Finns through his television appearances, will also join the festivities. Heta Halonen, the tango queen of 2022, and the flying singer Mikael Konttinen will be in charge of vocals.

The music is guaranteed to be classical jazz, which has its roots in New Orleans and, according to history books, spread through Chicago to New York, where it became the pop music of its time during the golden age of swing. This short period in the first decades of the last century brought us music that will go down in history as America’s most significant contribution to the world’s cultural heritage. In his performances and compositions, Antti wants to share with his listeners the atmospheric and captivating melodies, emotionally appealing harmonies, compelling tones, and unique swing from that wonderful period.

We welcome you to join us in celebrating Antti’s significant milestone with music.

Age limit: All ages

Duration: approx. 2 h 30 min, including an intermission