G Livelab Tampere concerts October / November 2025

2.10. Tallari
Tallari originates from Kaustinen, the cradle of traditional Finnish folk music / pelimanni music. The band has roots of almost 40 years and today consists of folk music legends Arto Järvelä, Arto Anttila, Katri Haukilahti and Sampo Korva.
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/tallari-67ebe8fea0a40e7a6e1f27a7/

4.10. Emma Smith (UK) & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra - Doing It My Way
London-based jazz singer Emma Smith joins the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra as guest soloist in October. The concert is part of UMO’s 50th anniversary season.
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/emma-smith-uk-umo-helsinki-jazz-orchestra-doing-it-6825c24c80f22a278eb73942/

11.10. Olli Soikkeli New York Trio
Olli Soikkeli has become one of the world's most respected gypsy jazz guitarists. Now he is performing in Finland with his New York trio. The G Livelab gig is part of the trio's Finnish album release tour.
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/olli-soikkeli-new-york-trio-67ed078ae3db961f5392d807/

16.10. Aki Rissanen Trio - Tampere Jazz Happening Warm Up
Aki Rissanen Trio by Aki Rissanen (piano), Antti Lötjönen (bass) and Teppo Mäkynen (drums) is one of the most successful jazz bands in our country. Their next album Imaginary Mountains will be released in June 2025.
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/aki-rissanen-trio-tampere-jazz-happening-warm-up-67ed174ee3db961f53931752/

23.10. Nana Rashid (DK/OM) (Better Live)
Nana Rashid is one of the brightest rising stars on the Scandinavian jazz scene. The Danish-Zanzibari-Omani vocalist was awarded Best New Jazz Artist of the Year at the Danish Music Awards 2023 for her stunning debut album Music for Betty—a release also nominated for Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/nana-rashid-dk-om-681db798f3943c0f1738794e/

8.11. Sami Saari & Jazzpojat 
Coming to G Livelab ahead of their third studio album release in May 2025, Sami Saari & Jazzpojat deliver a smooth, danceable blend of jazz and soul with a distinctly Finnish touch. Known as a pioneer and passionate fan of Finnish soul, Saari brings heartfelt, inventive Finnish-language lyrics and soulful vocals to a band filled with top jazz talents.
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/sami-saari-jazzpojat-681c9fe582c8796e94c70c3e/

12.11. Gary Bartz (US)
NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz has been one of the best purveyors of what he calls “informal composition” (as opposed to improvisation) on alto saxophone since the 1960s, working with such luminaries as Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Art Blakey, and Miles Davis.
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/gary-bartz-us-67f11e5c9ea2ff32fdc88746/

20.11. Iiro Rantala Standards Trio
Iiro Rantala (piano), Kaisa Mäensivu (bass) and Jaska Lukkarinen (drums) play less familiar jazz standards as well as tunes known by all in this special all-star concert!
https://glivelab.fi/tampere/events/iiro-rantala-standards-trio-681ca2ce82c8796e94c71531/