Helsinki Jazz ry's jaZZanti concert series spring program 2025

The jaZZanti concert series offers interesting and high-quality jazz and improvised music in 12 concerts this spring.

jaZZanti concerts are mainly held in the cosy Villa Hakasalmi, Mannerheimintie 13B. We are continuing the cooperation with Hietsu is Happening! event series at Hietsun paviljonki, where one concert will be held on February 24. Ticket Prices for Hakasalmi Villa Concerts: Regular ticket: €22, Seniors, unemployed, and members of Helsinki Jazz ry: €17, Students: €14 and ticket for two: €34.

More detailed presentations of the bands will be gradually added to our home page www.helsinkijazz.fi/en with advanced ticket sales.

February 6, 2025 – Harri Kuusijärvi Aallot (Album Release Concert)
Harri Kuusijärvi: accordion, Jori Huhtala: double bass, Mika Kallio: drums.

February 10, 2025 – Sami Leponiemi Quartet
Sami Leponiemi: tenor saxophone, Juho Valjakka: piano, Filemon von Numers: double bass, Teemu Mustonen: drums.

February 13, 2025 – Kirke Karja Trio
Kirke Karja (EE): piano, Etienne Renard (FR): double bass, Ludwig Wandinger (DE): drums. Part of the Better Live series supported by Creative Europe.

February 24, 2025 – Kasper Halttunen 5tet

Mikko Antila: vibraphone, Ilmari Rönkä: alto saxophone & flute, Juho Valjakka: piano, Antti Ahoniemi: double bass, Kasper Halttunen: drums. In collaboration with Hietsu is Happening! At Hiutsun paviljonki

March 10, 2025 – Antila - Tuuri - Mäkynen

Mikko Antila: vibraphone, Joonas Tuuri: double bass, Teppo Mäkynen: drums.

March 24, 2025 – Seppo Kantonen Trio
Seppo Kantonen: piano, Antti Lötjönen: double bass, Markku Ounaskari: drums.

April 10, 2025 – Roope Kantonen Trio & Joris Roelofs
Max Zenger & Joris Roelofs (NL): clarinets, Juuso Rinta: double bass, Roope Kantonen: drums. Album Release Concert by Roope Kantonen Trio.

April 14, 2025 – Rissanen - Kamperman - Savolainen

Aki Rissanen: piano, Steven Kamperman (NL): clarinets, Selma Savolainen: vocals.

May 26, 2025 – Valjakka & Vannesluoma
Josefiina Vannesluoma: vocals & flute, Juho Valjakka: piano.

June 5, 2025 – Ida Alanen Trio
Ida Alanen: piano, Jonathan Bäckström: double bass, Sebastian Nylund: drums.

June 9, 2025 – Adele Sauros & Joakim Berghäll
Adele Sauros & Joakim Berghäll: saxophones.

June 11, 2025 – Vespera Quartet
Martti Vesala: trumpet, Aino Juutilainen: cello, Mikko Antila: vibraphone, Joonas Tuuri: double bass.

July 21, 2025 – NoSax NoClar (FR)
Julien Stella: clarinets & compositions, Bastien Weeger: saxophones, clarinet & compositions.

Note: Program changes are possible. Updates will be available on our website.

Cover Photo: Kirke Karja (Photo by Sakari Puhakka)

Program changes are possible, updates can be found on our home page.

The concerts are supported by City of Helsinki, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.